Seyfullah means “sword of God”. It probably comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Seyfullah is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Seyfullah mean?
Literally: sayf 'sword' + Allah
Literal meaning
Seyfullah is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “sword of God”, from sayf 'sword' + Allah. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Seyfullah in Turkish
What does Seyfullah mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Seyfullah. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sword of God” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Seyfullah come from?
Arabic, compound. From sayf 'sword' + Allah.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Seyfullah a Turkish name?
Yes. Seyfullah is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Seyfullah across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SeyfullahLatin | Boy | same as above: “sword of God” | 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 Seyfullah
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seyfullah | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Seyfullah
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 Seyfullah rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- IdıkBoy“sacred, holy”same language (turkish)
- BirkanBoy“one blood”same language (turkish)
- MebrukeUnisex“worthy of congratulation”same language (turkish)
- AlanbayBoy“lord of the plain”same language (turkish)
- BaskakUnisex“brave, courageous”same language (turkish)
- AdıyahşiBoy“of good name”same language (turkish)
- MuvahhideUnisex“one who believes in the oneness of God”same language (turkish)
- GülbizGirl“rose scatterer”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Seyfullah
What does the name Seyfullah mean?
Seyfullah means “sword of God”. It probably comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Seyfullah a girl's or a boy's name?
Seyfullah is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Seyfullah come from?
Seyfullah is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Seyfullah?
Seyfullah 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 Seyfullah have?
Seyfullah has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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