Safir means “sapphire”. It probably comes from Hebrew. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Safir is a name of Hebrew origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Safir mean?
Literal meaning
Safir is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “sapphire”. Its elements are Hebrew in origin.
also the gem name
Safir in Turkish
What does Safir mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Safir. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sapphire” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Safir come from?
Hebrew, borrowing. From Hebrew.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Safir a Turkish name?
Yes. Safir is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Hebrew.
Safir across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SafirLatin | Unisex | same as above: “sapphire” | Editorial |
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 Safir
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safir | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Safir
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 Safir rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GökçeUnisex“sky-blue; beautiful”same language (turkish)
- TakiyeGirl“devout, avoiding wrongdoing”same language (turkish)
- ToktaBoy“stop; settle; stay”same language (turkish)
- Ufuk DenizBoy“horizon sea”same language (turkish)
- GünbayBoy“sun lord”same language (turkish)
- UluerBoy“respected, exalted person”same language (turkish)
- OlgunayBoy“full moon”same language (turkish)
- TangülüUnisex“dawn rose”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Safir
What does the name Safir mean?
Safir means “sapphire”. It probably comes from Hebrew. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Safir a girl's or a boy's name?
Safir is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Safir come from?
Safir is of Hebrew origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Safir?
Safir 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 Safir have?
Safir has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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