Boy name
Seyfiye name meaning
“of the sword; associated with the sword”
Seyfiye means “of the sword” or “associated with the sword.” It comes from Arabic sayfiyya, derived from sayf, meaning “sword.” Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it is linguistically connected with the feminine counterpart of Seyfi. Its concrete imagery is the sword seen in historical accounts and museum collections.
What does Seyfiye mean?
Of the sword; associated with the sword
In Turkish: kılıçla ilgili; kılıca mensup
Seyfiye draws on the historical vocabulary of the sword and military service. It shares its root with Seyfi, while related Ottoman institutional terms referred to the military establishment. The personal name and the institutional term require separate treatment.
Origin of the name Seyfiye
It derives from Arabic sayfiyya, related to sayf, sword. As a personal name, it is understood as the feminine counterpart of Seyfi.
How to pronounce Seyfiye
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sejfije/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | سيفيه |
| Arabic | سيفية |
Is Seyfiye a boy’s name?
Yes, Seyfiye is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Seyfiye 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
Names that sound like Seyfiye
Famous people named Seyfiye
- Seyfiye Abut · b. 1914
FAQ about the name Seyfiye
What is the meaning of Seyfiye?
Seyfiye means “of the sword; associated with the sword”. It derives from Arabic sayfiyya, related to sayf, sword. As a personal name, it is understood as the feminine counterpart of Seyfi.
Is Seyfiye a boy’s name?
Yes, Seyfiye is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Seyfiye in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Seyfiye nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Seyfiye?
Seyfiye is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Seyfiye have?
Seyfiye has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Seyfiye?
Seyfiye 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.
Famous people named Seyfiye?
Notable people named Seyfiye include Seyfiye Abut.
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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