Boy name
Şerafeddin name meaning
“honour of the faith”
Şerafeddin means “honour of the faith.” It comes from Arabic şaraf, meaning honour, and al-dīn, meaning religion or faith. In Türkiye, it is used as a boys’ name. Şerafettin is a related spelling of the same compound, retaining both its source elements and meaning.
What does Şerafeddin mean?
Honour of the faith
In Turkish: dinin şerefi, onuru
Şerafeddin belongs to the historical tradition of honorific names formed with the word for faith. The compound expresses the honour of religion and is associated with both personal naming and titles. It shares its origin with the Turkish spelling Şerafettin; the spelling difference does not create a separate meaning.
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Origin of the name Şerafeddin
Şerafeddin derives from Arabic sharaf, ‘honour’, and al-dīn, ‘the faith’. It is a spelling variant of Şerafettin, reflecting the same Arabic compound.
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How to pronounce Şerafeddin
| Syllables | 4 · 10 letters · 10-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃeɾafeddin/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شرف الدين |
Is Şerafeddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Şerafeddin is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Şerafeddin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Şerafeddin
Names with related meanings
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Selahattin♂Righteousness of the faith
- Nurettin♂Light of the faith or religion
- İslam♂Submission to God
- Baver♂Belief, faith, trust
- Resul♂Messenger
- Cihat♂Striving, struggle
- Necmettin♂Star of the faith
- Hanifi♂Associated with hanif belief and religious uprightness
- Fahrettin♂The pride or glory of the faith
- Muhittin♂Reviver of the faith
- Bahattin♂Beauty and splendor of the faith
FAQ about the name Şerafeddin
What is the meaning of Şerafeddin?
Şerafeddin means “honour of the faith”. Şerafeddin derives from Arabic sharaf, ‘honour’, and al-dīn, ‘the faith’. It is a spelling variant of Şerafettin, reflecting the same Arabic compound.
Is Şerafeddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Şerafeddin is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Şerafeddin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şerafeddin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şerafeddin?
Şerafeddin is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Şerafeddin have?
Şerafeddin has 4 syllables and 10 letters.
How popular is the name Şerafeddin?
Şerafeddin 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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