Boy name
Seyfeddin name meaning
“sword of the faith”
Seyfeddin means “sword of the faith.” It derives from Arabic sayf al-dīn, combining sayf, “sword,” with dīn, “faith” or “religion.” It is used as a masculine name in Türkiye, where Seyfettin is another spelling. The sword supplies its central image and a direct connection with historical weaponry.
What does Seyfeddin mean?
Sword of the faith
In Turkish: dinin kılıcı
Seyfeddin belongs to a historical tradition of names using the sword as an image of defense and struggle. It represents the same name as Seyfettin and shares a root with Seyfi. Its background includes medieval naming and titulature, while its religious metaphor does not describe a present-day office or role.
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Origin of the name Seyfeddin
From Arabic sayf al-dīn, combining sayf, “sword,” and dīn, “faith” or “religion.” Seyfettin is another established Turkish spelling.
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Double names with Seyfeddin
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Seyfeddin Evliya
Meaning of each name
- Seyfeddin: sword of the faith
- Evliya: saints; in Turkish, a saintly person
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Şemsettin Seyfeddin
Meaning of each name
- Şemsettin: sun of the faith
- Seyfeddin: sword of the faith
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Seyfeddin Alirıza
Meaning of each name
- Seyfeddin: sword of the faith
- Alirıza: Ali and Rıza; elevation and contentment
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İsa Seyfeddin
Meaning of each name
- İsa: the name of Jesus
- Seyfeddin: sword of the faith
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Seyfeddin Beytullah
Meaning of each name
- Seyfeddin: sword of the faith
- Beytullah: the House of God; the Kaaba
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Şafak Seyfeddin
Meaning of each name
- Şafak: the first light appearing before sunrise
- Seyfeddin: sword of the faith
How to pronounce Seyfeddin
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sejfeddin/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | سيف الدين |
Is Seyfeddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Seyfeddin is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Seyfeddin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Seyfeddin
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
Famous people named Seyfeddin
- Seyfeddin Soysal · b. 1966
- Seyfeddin Kara
FAQ about the name Seyfeddin
What is the meaning of Seyfeddin?
Seyfeddin means “sword of the faith”. From Arabic sayf al-dīn, combining sayf, “sword,” and dīn, “faith” or “religion.” Seyfettin is another established Turkish spelling.
Is Seyfeddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Seyfeddin is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Seyfeddin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Seyfeddin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Seyfeddin?
Seyfeddin is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Seyfeddin have?
Seyfeddin has 3 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Seyfeddin?
Seyfeddin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Seyfeddin?
Some ideas: Seyfeddin Evliya; Şemsettin Seyfeddin; Seyfeddin Alirıza.
Famous people named Seyfeddin?
Notable people named Seyfeddin include Seyfeddin Soysal, Seyfeddin Kara.
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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