Saifulla means “sword of God”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Tatar and Bashkir.
- Saifulla is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Tatar and Bashkir.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Saifulla mean?
Literally: sayf 'sword' + Allah
Literal meaning
Saifulla is a boy's name used in Bashkir and Tatar. It means “sword of God”, from sayf 'sword' + Allah. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Saifulla in Tatar and Bashkir
What does Saifulla mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Saifulla (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sword of God” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Saifulla mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Saifulla (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sword of God” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Saifulla come from?
Arabic, compound. From sayf 'sword' + Allah.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Saifulla?
Saifulla is used as a given name in Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Saifulla across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatar | SaifullaLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “sword of God” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | SaifullaLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “sword of God” | 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 Saifulla
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saifulla | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Saifulla | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Saifulla
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Saifulla rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ƏşrəfBoy“most noble”same language (bashkir)
- MubarakBoy“blessed”same language (tatar)
- LazizBoy“delicious, pleasant”same language (tatar)
- GalimaGirl“learned, wise”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- IskhakBoy“he laughs”same language (tatar)
- NazarBoy“gaze, look”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- GabdelkhakBoy“servant of the Truth”same language (tatar)
- BahadirBoy“fearless, brave”same language (tatar)
Common questions about Saifulla
What does the name Saifulla mean?
Saifulla means “sword of God”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Saifulla a girl's or a boy's name?
Saifulla is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Saifulla come from?
Saifulla is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Saifulla?
Saifulla is recorded for Tatar and Bashkir. 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 Saifulla have?
Saifulla has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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