Girl name
Sertab name meaning
“Defiant, unwilling to submit”
Sertab means “defiant” or “unwilling to submit.” It comes from Persian sar-tāb, combining elements meaning “head” and “turning.” Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it also appears in the spelling Sertap. Its underlying image is the physical gesture of turning the head away as an expression of refusal.
What does Sertab mean?
Defiant, unwilling to submit
In Turkish: Baş eğmeyen, dik başlı
Sertab carries the idea of refusing submission and standing in resistance. The spelling Sertap also occurs in Turkish and belongs to the same name family. Its central image is the turning away associated with disobedience, giving the name an emphatic sense of defiance and an unwillingness to yield.
Origin of the name Sertab
The name comes from Persian sar-tāb, ‘defiant, disobedient.’ It combines sar, ‘head,’ with tāb in the sense of turning, conveying the image of turning one's head away from submission; this is distinct from the homonymous element meaning ‘radiance.’
How to pronounce Sertab
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /seɾtab/ |
Is Sertab a girl’s name?
Yes, Sertab is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Sertab 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
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Sertab
Famous people named Sertab
- Sertab Erener · b. 1964
FAQ about the name Sertab
What is the meaning of Sertab?
Sertab means “Defiant, unwilling to submit”. The name comes from Persian sar-tāb, ‘defiant, disobedient.’ It combines sar, ‘head,’ with tāb in the sense of turning, conveying the image of turning one's head away from submission; this is distinct from the homonymous element meaning ‘radiance.’
Is Sertab a girl’s name?
Yes, Sertab is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Sertab in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sertab nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sertab?
Sertab is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Sertab have?
Sertab has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Sertab?
Sertab 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.
What are other spellings of Sertab?
Other spellings: Sertap.
Famous people named Sertab?
Notable people named Sertab include Sertab Erener.
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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