Seyfiye means “of the sword”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Seyfiye is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Seyfiye mean?
Literal meaning
Seyfiye is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “of the sword”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
feminine of Seyfi
Seyfiye in Turkish
What does Seyfiye mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Seyfiye. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “of the sword” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Seyfiye come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Seyfiye a Turkish name?
Yes. Seyfiye is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Seyfiye across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SeyfiyeLatin | Girl | same as above: “of the sword” | 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 Seyfiye
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seyfiye | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Seyfiye
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 Seyfiye rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AdanırUnisex“one who gains a name”same language (turkish)
- CevherBoy“jewel; essence”same language (turkish)
- AfrasyabBoy“Persian-tradition name of the Turkic hero Alp Er Tunga”same language (turkish)
- MenzureGirl“worthy of regard, worth seeing, suitable, acceptable”same language (turkish)
- ElitaşBoy“stone hand”same language (turkish)
- KırçiçekGirl“wildflower”same language (turkish)
- AlbinaGirl“white”same language (turkish)
- YaprakGirl“leaf”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Seyfiye
What does the name Seyfiye mean?
Seyfiye means “of the sword”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Seyfiye a girl's or a boy's name?
Seyfiye is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Seyfiye come from?
Seyfiye is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Seyfiye?
Seyfiye 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 Seyfiye have?
Seyfiye has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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