İffet means “decency”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
- İffet is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does İffet mean?
Literal meaning
İffet is a Turkish girl's name recorded on Wiktionary. Its etymology there derives it from عِفَّةْ ‘decency’ (Arabic), giving the meaning “decency”.[1]
İffet in Turkish
What does İffet mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written İffet. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “decency” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name İffet come from?
Arabic, borrowing. Derived from Arabic عِفَّةْ (ʕiffat, “decency”).[1]✓ Documented
Is İffet a Turkish name?
Yes. İffet is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
İffet across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | İffetLatin | Girl | same as above: “decency” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of İffet
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| İffet[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for İffet
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with İffet rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TayboğaBoy“young bull”same language (turkish)
- YamanözBoy“of strong essence”same language (turkish)
- TopuzBoy“mace, a club-headed weapon”same language (turkish)
- AlbayrakBoy“red flag”same language (turkish)
- TalaykurtBoy“sea wolf”same language (turkish)
- TekinerBoy“unique and blessed man”same language (turkish)
- OğuztanBoy“Oghuz dawn”same language (turkish)
- GüçermişBoy“mighty saint”same language (turkish)
Common questions about İffet
What does the name İffet mean?
İffet means “decency”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is İffet a girl's or a boy's name?
İffet is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does İffet come from?
İffet is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use İffet?
İffet is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does İffet have?
İffet has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “İffet”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93006231. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology: Derived from Arabic عِفَّةْ (ʕiffat, “decency”).; Turkish given-name entry; listed as a Turkish given name; headword İffet
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