Boy name
Tayfur name meaning
“a small bird; a bird name”
Tayfur means a small bird and comes from a bird name. Its source is Arabic ṭayfūr, used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. A small bird provides its direct natural imagery. A historical association is Bayazid Bastami, whose personal name is recorded as Tayfur in accounts of his life.
What does Tayfur mean?
A small bird; a bird name
In Turkish: küçük kuş; kuş adı
Tayfur is a historical example of an animal term becoming a personal name. The mystic Bayazid of Bistam was named Tayfur, providing a notable cultural association. The general bird meaning is supportable, but assigning one precise species requires caution because explanations differ.
Origin of the name Tayfur
It comes from Arabic ṭayfūr, recorded as a bird name. Sources differ over the precise species intended.
Double names with Tayfur
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Tayfur Çınar
Meaning of each name
- Tayfur: a small bird; a bird name
- Çınar: plane tree; a long-lived broadleaf tree
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Vecihi Tayfur
Meaning of each name
- Vecihi: relating to distinction; esteemed, respected
- Tayfur: a small bird; a bird name
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Tayfur Sadun
Meaning of each name
- Tayfur: a small bird; a bird name
- Sadun: fortunate, auspicious and blessed
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Samir Tayfur
Meaning of each name
- Samir: evening conversationalist; companion in nighttime talk
- Tayfur: a small bird; a bird name
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Tayfur Karan
Meaning of each name
- Tayfur: a small bird; a bird name
- Karan: Ear
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Mecdi Tayfur
Meaning of each name
- Mecdi: associated with glory and distinction
- Tayfur: a small bird; a bird name
How to pronounce Tayfur
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tajfuɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | طيفور |
Is Tayfur a boy’s name?
Yes, Tayfur is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Tayfur does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 11 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Tayfur
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Tayfur
- Tayfur Havutçu · b. 1970
- Tayfur Sökmen · b. 1892
- Tayfur Bingöl · b. 1993
- Tayfur Emre Yılmaz · b. 1989
- Tayfur Süner · b. 1943
- Tayfur Aydın
- Tayfur Aydın
- Tayfur Çift
- Tayfur Giniş
- Tayfur Şenel · b. 1991
- Tayfur Toptaş
FAQ about the name Tayfur
What is the meaning of Tayfur?
Tayfur means “a small bird; a bird name”. It comes from Arabic ṭayfūr, recorded as a bird name. Sources differ over the precise species intended.
Is Tayfur a boy’s name?
Yes, Tayfur is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Tayfur in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Tayfur nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Tayfur?
Tayfur is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Tayfur have?
Tayfur has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Tayfur?
Tayfur does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 11 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Tayfur?
Some ideas: Tayfur Çınar; Vecihi Tayfur; Tayfur Sadun.
Famous people named Tayfur?
Notable people named Tayfur include Tayfur Havutçu, Tayfur Sökmen, Tayfur Bingöl.
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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