Boy name
Şefik name meaning
“compassionate, affectionate, caring”
Şefik means “compassionate, affectionate” or “caring.” It derives from the Arabic adjective šafīq and is used for boys in Türkiye. The source word includes the sense of protective concern. Its linguistic connection with Turkish şefkat, meaning “compassion,” gives the name a clear association with the vocabulary of care and tenderness.
What does Şefik mean?
Compassionate, affectionate, caring
In Turkish: şefkatli, sevecen, merhametli
Şefik conveys affection accompanied by protective concern. It shares a root family with Turkish şefkat and müşfik, both associated with compassion. Şefika is its feminine form. Used in Ottoman naming, the adjective belongs to a group of names expressing emotions and humane values.
Origin of the name Şefik
From Arabic šafīq, an adjective expressing compassion, affection and protective concern.
Double names with Şefik
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
-
Şefik Namık
Meaning of each name
- Şefik: compassionate, affectionate, caring
- Namık: writer; one who sets down in writing
-
Fazıl Şefik
Meaning of each name
- Fazıl: virtuous; distinguished in merit
- Şefik: compassionate, affectionate, caring
-
Şefik Suavi
Meaning of each name
- Şefik: compassionate, affectionate, caring
- Suavi: One who brings a claim
-
Tibet Şefik
Meaning of each name
- Tibet: the name of the Asian region Tibet
- Şefik: compassionate, affectionate, caring
-
Şefik Pusat
Meaning of each name
- Şefik: compassionate, affectionate, caring
- Pusat: weapons, armour and military equipment
-
Cengiz Şefik
Meaning of each name
- Cengiz: Vast, ocean-like
- Şefik: compassionate, affectionate, caring
How to pronounce Şefik
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃefik/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شفیق |
| Arabic | شفيق |
Is Şefik a boy’s name?
Yes, Şefik is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Şefik does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 52 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Sefik
Names that sound like Şefik
Names with related meanings
- Ensar♂Helpers, supporters
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Semih♂Generous, open-handed and tolerant
- Rahmi♂Associated with mercy and compassion
- Mazlum♂Someone subjected to oppression or injustice
- Rafet♂Compassion
- Atıf♂Compassionate
- Rahim♂Deeply merciful, compassionate
- Abdürrahim♂Servant of God, the Merciful
- Rauf♂Deeply compassionate and merciful
- Raif♂Compassionate
- Refet♂Compassion, tenderness and mercy
Famous people named Şefik
- Şefik Abalı · b. 2002
- Şefik Aker · b. 1877
- Şefik Avni Özüdoğru · b. 1884
- Şefik Birkiye · b. 1954
- Şefik Kamil Efes · b. 1899
- Şefik Can · b. 1909
- Şefik Hüsnü · b. 1887
- Şefik Yılmaz Dizdar · b. 1938
- Şefik Bakay · b. 1900
- Şefik Bicioğlu · b. 1892
- Şefik Döğen · b. 1947
- Şefik Elmas · b. 1885
FAQ about the name Şefik
What is the meaning of Şefik?
Şefik means “compassionate, affectionate, caring”. From Arabic šafīq, an adjective expressing compassion, affection and protective concern.
Is Şefik a boy’s name?
Yes, Şefik is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Şefik in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şefik nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şefik?
Şefik is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Şefik have?
Şefik has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Şefik?
Şefik does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 52 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Şefik?
Other spellings: Sefik.
What names go well with Şefik?
Some ideas: Şefik Namık; Fazıl Şefik; Şefik Suavi.
Famous people named Şefik?
Notable people named Şefik include Şefik Abalı, Şefik Aker, Şefik Avni Özüdoğru.
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.
Entry ID: nm00941 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake