Boy name
Sufi name meaning
“a follower of the Sufi path”
Sufi means “a follower of the Sufi path.” It comes from Arabic ṣūfī, traditionally linked to ṣūf, “wool,” through the woolen clothing of early ascetics. Used as a masculine given name in Türkiye, it recalls those garments and the figure of the Sufi in mystical literature.
What does Sufi mean?
A follower of the Sufi path
In Turkish: tasavvuf yolunu izleyen kimse
Sufi is a Turkish term for someone who follows or practices Sufism, also written sûfî. As a name, it directly evokes this spiritual and literary tradition. It has an association with Derviş, another name drawn from mystical vocabulary, although the two words have different linguistic origins and histories.
Origin of the name Sufi
It comes from Arabic ṣūfī, usually connected with ṣūf, “wool,” in reference to the woollen clothing of early ascetics.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Sufi
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sufi/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | صوفی |
| Arabic | صوفي |
Is Sufi a boy’s name?
Yes, Sufi is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Sufi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Sufi
- Sudi♂Useful, beneficial
- Safi♂Clear, pure, unmixed
- Sofi♂Sufi, follower of the mystical path
- Sefa♂Ease of mind
- Suat♂Happiness, joy
- Sami♂Exalted, elevated
- Sadi♂Associated with happiness and good fortune
- Suphi♂Relating to morning or daybreak
- Seyfi♂Of the sword
- Safa♂Clarity
- Suavi♂One who brings a claim
- Semi♂Hearing
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FAQ about the name Sufi
What is the meaning of Sufi?
Sufi means “a follower of the Sufi path”. It comes from Arabic ṣūfī, usually connected with ṣūf, “wool,” in reference to the woollen clothing of early ascetics.
Is Sufi a boy’s name?
Yes, Sufi is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Sufi in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sufi nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sufi?
Sufi is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Sufi have?
Sufi has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Sufi?
Sufi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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