Girl name
Şefakat name meaning
“tender concern, compassion and mercy”
Şefakat means tender concern, compassion, and mercy. It is related to Turkish şefkat, from Arabic shafaqa, meaning compassionate concern. Used as a girl's name in Türkiye, it has a semantic connection with Şefkat and Şefika and evokes the concrete act of caring gently for a vulnerable living creature.
What does Şefakat mean?
Tender concern, compassion and mercy
In Turkish: esirgeyen sevgi, acıma ve merhamet
On the proposed interpretation, Şefakat conveys the protective tenderness expressed by Turkish şefkat. It can be considered alongside Şefik and Şefika within the same root family, although its extra vowel means that complete identity with the standard word should not be assumed from the supplied gloss alone.
Origin of the name Şefakat
Probably an expanded name form of Turkish şefkat, from Arabic shafaqa, “compassion” or “tender concern.” The specific spelling Şefakat should be checked against a historical record.
How to pronounce Şefakat
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃefakat/ |
Is Şefakat a girl’s name?
Yes, Şefakat is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Şefakat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Şefakat
Names with related meanings
- Halime♀Gentle, patient, forbearing
- Asiye♀One who consoles or soothes suffering
- Mihriban♀Affectionate, compassionate and kindly
- Semiha♀Generous, open-handed
- Rahime♀Merciful, compassionate
- Şefika♀Compassionate, tender, caring
- Semahat♀Generosity
- Hamiye♀Female protector, one who shelters
- Rahmet♀Mercy, forgiveness
- Assıya♀One who heals or consoles
- Atife♀Compassionate, affectionate
- Asral♀Compassion, love, protective care
FAQ about the name Şefakat
What is the meaning of Şefakat?
Şefakat means “tender concern, compassion and mercy”. Probably an expanded name form of Turkish şefkat, from Arabic shafaqa, “compassion” or “tender concern.” The specific spelling Şefakat should be checked against a historical record.
Is Şefakat a girl’s name?
Yes, Şefakat is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Şefakat in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şefakat nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şefakat?
Şefakat is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Şefakat have?
Şefakat has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Şefakat?
Şefakat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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