Boy name
Shefqet name meaning
“compassion, tender concern”
Shefqet means “compassion” or “tender concern.” This Albanian name form comes through Ottoman Turkish from Arabic shafaqa, a word associated with compassionate feeling. In Türkiye it is masculine. Its connection with Turkish Şefket links two spellings of the same name, while its meaning evokes attentive care and comfort.
What does Shefqet mean?
Compassion, tender concern
In Turkish: şefkat, merhametli yakınlık
Shefqet is directly connected in meaning with Turkish şefkat, conveying tender concern for another. Its Albanian spelling reflects a different route of transmission from Turkish Şefket. The visually similar name Şevket has a different root and meaning, so the two should be distinguished carefully.
The ending “-et” is not a shared meaningful suffix in names such as Mehmet, Fikret and İsmet. Each name’s origin and meaning belong to the name as a whole. More boy names ending in -et →
Origin of the name Shefqet
Shefqet is an Albanian name sharing its source with Turkish Şefket. Through Ottoman Turkish, it derives from Arabic shafaqa, expressing compassion and tender concern.
How to pronounce Shefqet
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /shefqet/ |
| Arabic | شفقة |
Is Shefqet a boy’s name?
Yes, Shefqet is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Shefqet 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.
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- Abdürrahim♂Servant of God, the Merciful
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- Raif♂Compassionate
Famous people named Shefqet
- Shefqet Peçi · b. 1906
FAQ about the name Shefqet
What is the meaning of Shefqet?
Shefqet means “compassion, tender concern”. Shefqet is an Albanian name sharing its source with Turkish Şefket. Through Ottoman Turkish, it derives from Arabic shafaqa, expressing compassion and tender concern.
Is Shefqet a boy’s name?
Yes, Shefqet is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Shefqet in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Shefqet nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Shefqet?
Shefqet is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Shefqet have?
Shefqet has 2 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Shefqet?
Shefqet 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 Shefqet?
Notable people named Shefqet include Shefqet Peçi.
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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