Boy name
Tufeyl name meaning
“little child; diminutive of child”
Tufeyl means “little child” and represents a diminutive of the word for child. It comes from Arabic ṭufayl, formed from ṭifl. Used as a masculine given name in Türkiye, it carries the concrete image of a small child and illustrates an Arabic pattern expressing smallness or affection.
What does Tufeyl mean?
Little child; diminutive of child
In Turkish: küçük çocuk; çocuk sözcüğünün küçültmesi
Tufeyl is a historical Arabic personal name formed as a diminutive, a pattern that can suggest affection as well as smallness. Its clear Islamic historical association is the Companion al-Tufayl ibn Amr al-Dawsi. Although Turkish tufeyli is related in form, its negative everyday sense should not determine the name's explanation.
Origin of the name Tufeyl
From Arabic ṭufayl, a diminutive of ṭifl, 'child'. The Turkish spelling Tufeyl represents this established Arabic personal name.
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 Tufeyl
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tufejl/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | طفيل |
Is Tufeyl a boy’s name?
Yes, Tufeyl is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Tufeyl does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Tufeyl
What is the meaning of Tufeyl?
Tufeyl means “little child; diminutive of child”. From Arabic ṭufayl, a diminutive of ṭifl, 'child'. The Turkish spelling Tufeyl represents this established Arabic personal name.
Is Tufeyl a boy’s name?
Yes, Tufeyl is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Tufeyl in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Tufeyl nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Tufeyl?
Tufeyl is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Tufeyl have?
Tufeyl has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Tufeyl?
Tufeyl 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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