Boy name
Seyfullah name meaning
“the sword of God”
Seyfullah means “the sword of God.” Used for boys in Türkiye, it derives from Arabic Sayfullāh, combining sayf, meaning “sword,” with Allah. Its concrete image is a sword, and its historical association includes the title Sayfullah applied to Khalid ibn al-Walid, illustrating the expression’s use as an honorific.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Seyfullah mean?
The sword of God
In Turkish: Allah'ın kılıcı
Seyfullah also has a history as a military epithet in Islamic tradition. Its best-known association is Khalid ibn al-Walid, who was called Sayfullah; the sword image gives the name a martial dimension, while the complete construction makes its religious reference explicit.
How popular is Seyfullah?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 2provinces
Where is Seyfullah in the top 30?
2 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Seyfullah
From Arabic Sayfullāh, a construction joining sayf, 'sword', with Allāh, 'God'. Seyfullah is its established Turkish form.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Seyfullah
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Seyfullah İrfan
Meaning of each name
- Seyfullah: the sword of God
- İrfan: deep understanding, knowledge and insight
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Macit Seyfullah
Meaning of each name
- Macit: glorious, honourable, exalted
- Seyfullah: the sword of God
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Seyfullah Muhlis
Meaning of each name
- Seyfullah: the sword of God
- Muhlis: sincere, wholehearted, devoted
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İzzet Seyfullah
Meaning of each name
- İzzet: honor; dignity and esteem
- Seyfullah: the sword of God
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Seyfullah Abdürrahim
Meaning of each name
- Seyfullah: the sword of God
- Abdürrahim: servant of God, the Merciful
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Hamidullah Seyfullah
Meaning of each name
- Hamidullah: one who praises God
- Seyfullah: the sword of God
How to pronounce Seyfullah
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sejfullah/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | سيف الله |
Is Seyfullah a boy’s name?
Yes, Seyfullah is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Seyfullah appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- İsmail♂God has heard
- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Samet♂Self-sufficient
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Nurullah♂God's light
- Beytullah♂The House of God
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Mikail♂Who is like God?
Famous people named Seyfullah
- Seyfullah Esin · b. 1902
- Seyfullah Çevik · b. 1951
- Seyfullah Hacımüftüoğlu · b. 1960
- Seyfullah Topdağı · b. 1859
- Seyfullah Kara · b. 1988
- Seyfullah Oktay Arslan
- Seyfullah Yılmaz · b. 1976
FAQ about the name Seyfullah
What is the meaning of Seyfullah?
Seyfullah means “the sword of God”. From Arabic Sayfullāh, a construction joining sayf, 'sword', with Allāh, 'God'. Seyfullah is its established Turkish form.
Is Seyfullah a boy’s name?
Yes, Seyfullah is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Seyfullah in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Seyfullah nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Seyfullah?
Seyfullah is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Seyfullah have?
Seyfullah has 3 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Seyfullah?
Seyfullah appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Seyfullah?
Some ideas: Seyfullah İrfan; Macit Seyfullah; Seyfullah Muhlis.
Famous people named Seyfullah?
Notable people named Seyfullah include Seyfullah Esin, Seyfullah Çevik, Seyfullah Hacımüftüoğlu.
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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