Girl name
Üftade name meaning
“fallen; afflicted or love-stricken”
Üftade means fallen, afflicted, or love-stricken and is a feminine name used in Türkiye. It comes from Persian uftāde, a form derived from the verb meaning to fall. Classical poetry’s image of a lover brought low by love provides a concrete literary association with the word’s figurative meaning.
What does Üftade mean?
Fallen; afflicted or love-stricken
In Turkish: düşmüş; düşkün, aşka tutulmuş
In older poetic language, Üftade can describe being overcome by love rather than a physical fall alone. Sufi usage also allows associations with humility and setting aside the self. The Bursa mystic Üftade used it as a pen name, while it also functions as a feminine given name.
Origin of the name Üftade
From Persian uftāde, a participial form of the verb meaning to fall. It denotes someone fallen or afflicted.
How to pronounce Üftade
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /yftade/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | افتاده |
Is Üftade a girl’s name?
Yes, Üftade is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Üftade 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.
Names with related meanings
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- Mihra♀Sun
- Özlem♀Longing for reunion
- Sevim♀Affection
- Yaren♀Friend, close companion
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Bade♀Wine
- Sıla♀A longed-for home
- Zeliha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Buse♀A kiss expressing affection
- Dila♀O heart, O beloved heart
- Mila♀Dear, beloved, lovely
Famous people named Üftade
- Üftade Kimi · b. 1930
FAQ about the name Üftade
What is the meaning of Üftade?
Üftade means “fallen; afflicted or love-stricken”. From Persian uftāde, a participial form of the verb meaning to fall. It denotes someone fallen or afflicted.
Is Üftade a girl’s name?
Yes, Üftade is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Üftade in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Üftade nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Üftade?
Üftade is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Üftade have?
Üftade has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Üftade?
Üftade 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 Üftade?
Notable people named Üftade include Üftade Kimi.
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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