Girl name
Sefine name meaning
“ship; a vessel on water”
Sefine means ship or a vessel on water. It comes from Arabic safīna and was used as sefine in Ottoman Turkish. A girl's name in Türkiye, it evokes a ship making its way across the sea and also recalls older book titles that present collected texts as a figurative vessel.
What does Sefine mean?
Ship; a vessel on water
In Turkish: gemi; su üzerinde taşıt
Sefine is an Arabic-derived word for a ship found in older Turkish texts. It can also appear in literary titles for collections of writing; its Arabic source occurs in the Quran, although that connection does not mean that every use of the name refers to a particular narrative.
Origin of the name Sefine
From Arabic safīna, “ship.” It entered Ottoman Turkish in the form sefine.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Sefine in the Quran? | As a word · السفينة · 18:71, 18:79The source word appears as السفينة in the Quran, referring to the boat in the account of Moses and his companion. |
| Starts with | S · Se |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Sefine
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sefine/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | سفینه |
| Arabic | سفينة |
Is Sefine a girl’s name?
Yes, Sefine is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Sefine does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Sefine
What is the meaning of Sefine?
Sefine means “ship; a vessel on water”. From Arabic safīna, “ship.” It entered Ottoman Turkish in the form sefine.
Is Sefine a girl’s name?
Yes, Sefine is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Sefine in the Quran?
As a word. The source word appears as السفينة in the Quran, referring to the boat in the account of Moses and his companion. (e.g.: 18:71, 18:79)
What is the origin of the name Sefine?
Sefine is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Sefine have?
Sefine has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Sefine?
Sefine 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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