Boy name
Seyfi name meaning
“of the sword; relating to a sword”
Seyfi means of the sword or relating to a sword. It comes from Arabic sayf, meaning sword, with a relational suffix, and is used for boys in Türkiye. A historical sword directly illustrates its source meaning, while Mehmet Âkif Ersoy's poem Seyfi Baba gives the name a literary association.
What does Seyfi mean?
Of the sword; relating to a sword
In Turkish: kılıçla ilgili, kılıca ait
Seyfi takes its meaning from the sword, a historical weapon that can also symbolize military service or armed power in older writing. Seyfettin combines the same root with the word for religion, whereas Seyfi is the shorter formation expressing a relationship to the sword.
Origin of the name Seyfi
From Arabic sayfī, formed from sayf, 'sword', with the relational suffix -ī.
Double names with Seyfi
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Seyfi Melih
Meaning of each name
- Seyfi: of the sword; relating to a sword
- Melih: handsome, pleasing and charming
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Fikri Seyfi
Meaning of each name
- Fikri: relating to thought; intellectual
- Seyfi: of the sword; relating to a sword
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Seyfi Mukadder
Meaning of each name
- Seyfi: of the sword; relating to a sword
- Mukadder: predetermined; allotted by fate
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Ratip Seyfi
Meaning of each name
- Ratip: moist, fresh, tender
- Seyfi: of the sword; relating to a sword
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Seyfi Bayazıt
Meaning of each name
- Seyfi: of the sword; relating to a sword
- Bayazıt: father of Yazid; a historical name form
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Milan Seyfi
Meaning of each name
- Milan: dear; beloved, cherished
- Seyfi: of the sword; relating to a sword
How to pronounce Seyfi
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sejfi/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | سیفی |
| Arabic | سيفي |
Is Seyfi a boy’s name?
Yes, Seyfi is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Seyfi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 34 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Seyfi
Names with related meanings
- Atlas♂Mythological Titan who bears the heavens
- Aslan♂Lion
- Aybars♂Compound of moon and leopard
- Hamza♂Lion
- Yaman♂Formidable, tough
- Kadir♂Capable
- Metin♂Firm
- Batuhan♂Steadfast khan
- Egemen♂Sovereign, independent in exercising authority
- Alpaslan♂Valiant lion
- Yavuz♂Stern, formidable
- Berkay♂A name combining firmness and moon imagery
Famous people named Seyfi
- Seyfi Dursunoğlu · b. 1932
- Seyfi Tatar · b. 1948
- Seyfi Düzgören · b. 1880
- Seyfi Havaeri · b. 1920
- Seyfi Öztürk · b. 1927
- Seyfi Arkan · b. 1903
- Seyfi Berksoy · b. 1903
- Seyfi Cengiz · b. 1949
- Seyfi Doğanay · b. 1964
- Seyfi Oktay · b. 1934
- Seyfi alanya · b. 1928
- Seyfi Aydın · b. 1874
FAQ about the name Seyfi
What is the meaning of Seyfi?
Seyfi means “of the sword; relating to a sword”. From Arabic sayfī, formed from sayf, 'sword', with the relational suffix -ī.
Is Seyfi a boy’s name?
Yes, Seyfi is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Seyfi in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Seyfi nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Seyfi?
Seyfi is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Seyfi have?
Seyfi has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Seyfi?
Seyfi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 34 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Seyfi?
Some ideas: Seyfi Melih; Fikri Seyfi; Seyfi Mukadder.
Famous people named Seyfi?
Notable people named Seyfi include Seyfi Dursunoğlu, Seyfi Tatar, Seyfi Düzgören.
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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