Girl name
Şefayet name meaning
“Intercession, a plea for forgiveness”
Şefayet means intercession or a plea for forgiveness. It is a sound variant of Turkish şefaat, derived from Arabic shafāʿa, and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. Its connection with Şefi supplies a related name, both drawing on the idea of speaking on another’s behalf.
What does Şefayet mean?
Intercession, a plea for forgiveness
In Turkish: Aracılık, bağışlanma için dilekte bulunma
Şefayet expresses the idea of seeking kindness or forgiveness on another's behalf. Its connection with intercession gives the name a clear association with Islamic tradition. Related to the Turkish name Şefaat, this form emphasizes mediation and an appeal for mercy rather than a physical image.
Origin of the name Şefayet
The name is explained as a phonetic variant of Arabic shafāʿa, represented in Turkish by şefaat, meaning intercession. The y in Şefayet can be understood as a glide introduced between vowels.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| Is Şefayet in the Quran? | Its source word does · شفاعة · 2:48Şefayet is an altered form of shafāʿa, meaning intercession, which occurs as an ordinary word in the Quran. |
| Starts with | Ş · Şe |
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How to pronounce Şefayet
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃefajet/ |
Is Şefayet a girl’s name?
Yes, Şefayet is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Şefayet does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Şefayet
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
Famous people named Şefayet
- Şefayet Karaca
FAQ about the name Şefayet
What is the meaning of Şefayet?
Şefayet means “Intercession, a plea for forgiveness”. The name is explained as a phonetic variant of Arabic shafāʿa, represented in Turkish by şefaat, meaning intercession. The y in Şefayet can be understood as a glide introduced between vowels.
Is Şefayet a girl’s name?
Yes, Şefayet is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Şefayet in the Quran?
Its source word does. Şefayet is an altered form of shafāʿa, meaning intercession, which occurs as an ordinary word in the Quran. (e.g.: 2:48)
What is the origin of the name Şefayet?
Şefayet is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Şefayet have?
Şefayet has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Şefayet?
Şefayet does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Şefayet?
Notable people named Şefayet include Şefayet Karaca.
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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