Şifa means “healing, cure”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Şifa is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Şifa mean?
Literal meaning
Şifa is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “healing, cure”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Şifa in Turkish
What does Şifa mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şifa. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “healing, cure” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Şifa come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Şifa a Turkish name?
Yes. Şifa is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Şifa across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞifaLatin | Girl | same as above: “healing, cure” | 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 Şifa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şifa | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Şifa
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 Şifa rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BorayBoy“grey moon”same language (turkish)
- TansevenBoy“one who loves dawn”same language (turkish)
- GürUnisex“abundant; vigorous; woodland”same language (turkish)
- ElhanBoy“melodies; tunes”same language (turkish)
- YolaçUnisex“guide”same language (turkish)
- TongurBoy“round; slow-witted person; wedding master”same language (turkish)
- GüldenGirl“from a rose”same language (turkish)
- ErşetUnisex“one on the right path”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Şifa
What does the name Şifa mean?
Şifa means “healing, cure”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Şifa a girl's or a boy's name?
Şifa is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Şifa come from?
Şifa is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şifa?
Şifa 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 Şifa have?
Şifa has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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