Sedef means “mother-of-pearl”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Sedef is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Sedef mean?
Literal meaning
Sedef is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “mother-of-pearl”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Sedef in Turkish
What does Sedef mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Sedef. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “mother-of-pearl” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Sedef come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Sedef a Turkish name?
Yes. Sedef is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Sedef across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SedefLatin | Girl | same as above: “mother-of-pearl” | 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 Sedef
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedef | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Sedef
Sibling names for Sedef
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 Sedef rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AltınışıkUnisex“golden light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- EnderBoy“rarest, most precious”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltuntaşUnisex“golden stone”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- DürefşanUnisex“scattering pearls”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- CevherBoy“jewel; essence”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- NəfisəGirl“precious, exquisite”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltuncanGirl“golden soul”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ZerrintaçUnisex“golden crown”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Sedef
What does the name Sedef mean?
Sedef means “mother-of-pearl”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Sedef a girl's or a boy's name?
Sedef is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Sedef come from?
Sedef is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sedef?
Sedef 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 Sedef have?
Sedef 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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