Şefik means “compassionate”. It comes from Ottoman Turkish and Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Şefik is a name of Turkic and Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Şefik mean?
Literal meaning
Şefik is a Turkish boy's name recorded on Wiktionary. Its etymology there derives it from شَفِيق ‘compassionate’ (Ottoman Turkish and Arabic), giving the meaning “compassionate”.[1]
Şefik in Turkish
Where does the name Şefik come from?
Ottoman Turkish and Arabic, borrowing. Inherited from Ottoman Turkish شفيق (Şefik), from Arabic شَفِيق (šafīq, “compassionate”).[1]✓ Documented
Is Şefik a Turkish name?
Yes. Şefik is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Arabic elements.
Şefik across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞefikLatin | Boy | same as above: “compassionate” | Documented[1,2] |
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 Şefik
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şefik[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Şefik
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 Şefik rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ErdibayBoy“mature, respected man”same language (turkish)
- UfukUnisex“horizon”same language (turkish)
- VuslatGirl“reunion with the beloved”same language (turkish)
- AyperiGirl“moon + fairy”same language (turkish)
- RayetBoy“banner, flag”same language (turkish)
- TorkanUnisex“of proud, firm-spoken lineage”same language (turkish)
- DuşizeGirl“untouched maiden”same language (turkish)
- YulaBoy“torch”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Şefik
What does the name Şefik mean?
Şefik means “compassionate”. It comes from Ottoman Turkish and Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Şefik a girl's or a boy's name?
Şefik is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Şefik come from?
Şefik is of Ottoman Turkish and Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şefik?
Şefik 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 Şefik have?
Şefik 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 “Şefik”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93006292. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology: Inherited from Ottoman Turkish شفيق (Şefik), from Arabic شَفِيق (šafīq, “compassionate”).; Turkish given-name entry; listed as a Turkish given name; headword Şefik
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q71539309. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2357674711. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item with Turkish label
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