Şükufə means “blossom”. It comes from Persian elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Azerbaijani and also used in Turkish.
- Şükufə is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Şükufə mean?
Literally: Persian shukūfa
Literal meaning
Şükufə is a girl's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary gives no etymology for it, so its meaning is left open here.[1]
Meaning themes: Flowers
Şükufə in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Şükufə mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şükûfe. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “blossom” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Şükufə mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Şükufə. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “blossom” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Şükufə come from?
Persian, compound. From Persian shukūfa.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Şükufə?
Şükufə is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Şükufə across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞükûfeLatin | Girl | same as above: “blossom” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | ŞükufəLatin | Girl | same as above: “blossom” | Documented[1] |
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 Şükufə
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şükufə[1] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| Şükûfe | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Şükufə
Sibling names for Şükufə
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Şükufə rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GültaneGirl“a single rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- AltıngülGirl“golden rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- EvdegülGirl“rose at home”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- GülayşeUnisex“living rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- AsılgülUnisex“genuine rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- GülinciGirl“rose pearl”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- GülşahinBoy“rose falcon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- BitengülUnisex“growing rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
Common questions about Şükufə
What does the name Şükufə mean?
Şükufə means “blossom”. It comes from Persian elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Azerbaijani and also used in Turkish.
Is Şükufə a girl's or a boy's name?
Şükufə is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does Şükufə come from?
Şükufə is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şükufə?
Şükufə is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani. 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 is Şükufə spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Şükufə (Latin), Şükûfe (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Şükufə have?
Şükufə has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Şükufə”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 54028853. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a female given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a female given name in the Azerbaijani section; headword of the Azerbaijani given-name entry
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