Girl name
Tuhfe name meaning
“a gift; something precious and admired”
Tuhfe means “a gift” or “something precious and admired.” It comes from Arabic tuḥfa and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. The word also appears in Ottoman literary titles, including Sünbülzade Vehbi’s verse dictionary Tuhfe-i Vehbi, where it presents the work as a literary gift.
What does Tuhfe mean?
A gift; something precious and admired
In Turkish: armağan; değerli ve beğenilen şey
Tuhfe is a literary word suggesting a gift considered worthy of presentation, rather than merely an ordinary object. Ottoman book titles used it to frame a work of knowledge or art as an offering to the reader. As a personal name, it shares a semantic field with Armağan and Hediye.
Origin of the name Tuhfe
From Arabic tuḥfa, 'gift; a precious or rare thing'. The form tuhfe was used in Ottoman literary language and in the titles of written works.
How to pronounce Tuhfe
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tuhfe/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | تحفه |
| Arabic | تحفة |
Is Tuhfe a girl’s name?
Yes, Tuhfe is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Tuhfe does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Tuhfe
What is the meaning of Tuhfe?
Tuhfe means “a gift; something precious and admired”. From Arabic tuḥfa, 'gift; a precious or rare thing'. The form tuhfe was used in Ottoman literary language and in the titles of written works.
Is Tuhfe a girl’s name?
Yes, Tuhfe is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Tuhfe in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Tuhfe nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Tuhfe?
Tuhfe is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Tuhfe have?
Tuhfe has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Tuhfe?
Tuhfe 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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