Şerafettin means “honour of the faith”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Şerafettin is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 10 letters.
What does Şerafettin mean?
Literally: sharaf 'honour' + al-din 'the faith'
Literal meaning
Şerafettin is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “honour of the faith”, from sharaf 'honour' + al-din 'the faith'. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion
Şerafettin in Turkish
What does Şerafettin mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şerafettin. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “honour of the faith” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Şerafettin come from?
Arabic, compound. From sharaf 'honour' + al-din 'the faith'.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
- din “religion, faith”, from Arabic (Arabic دِين)
Is Şerafettin a Turkish name?
Yes. Şerafettin is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Şerafettin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞerafettinLatin | Boy | same as above: “honour of the faith” | 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 Şerafettin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şerafettin | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
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Sibling names for Şerafettin
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 Şerafettin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- HidayettinBoy“guidance of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- ZiyaettinBoy“light of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- FikrettinBoy“thought of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- BedrettinBoy“full moon of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- TakiyettinBoy“piety of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- HüsamettinBoy“sword of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- KemalettinBoy“perfection of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- HayrettinBoy“goodness of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
Common questions about Şerafettin
What does the name Şerafettin mean?
Şerafettin means “honour of the faith”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Şerafettin a girl's or a boy's name?
Şerafettin is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Şerafettin come from?
Şerafettin is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şerafettin?
Şerafettin 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 Şerafettin have?
Şerafettin has 4 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 10 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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