Şefika means “compassionate, kind”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Şefika is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Şefika mean?
Literal meaning
Şefika is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “compassionate, kind”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
feminine of Şefik
Şefika in Turkish
What does Şefika mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şefika. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “compassionate, kind” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Şefika come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Şefika a Turkish name?
Yes. Şefika is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Şefika across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞefikaLatin | Girl | same as above: “compassionate, kind” | 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 Şefika
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şefika | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Şefika
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 Şefika rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ÜlgerBoy“fine down on a peach; the Pleiades”same language (turkish)
- BerkBoy“strong, healthy, firm”same language (turkish)
- TunçkayaBoy“bronze rock”same language (turkish)
- TuğkunUnisex“inaccessible without leave; wealthy and esteemed”same language (turkish)
- TuğkanBoy“standard of the blood line”same language (turkish)
- HürsenGirl“free and cheerful”same language (turkish)
- KarasüyekBoy“the commoner class of the ancient Turks”same language (turkish)
- DönüşGirl“return”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Şefika
What does the name Şefika mean?
Şefika means “compassionate, kind”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Şefika a girl's or a boy's name?
Şefika is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Şefika come from?
Şefika is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şefika?
Şefika 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 Şefika have?
Şefika has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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