Tayfun means “typhoon”. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Tayfun mean?
Tayfun is a Turkish boy's name recorded on Wiktionary. Its etymology there derives it from tayfun ‘typhoon’, giving the meaning “typhoon”.[1]
Tayfun in Turkish
Is Tayfun a Turkish name?
Yes. Tayfun is documented as a given name in Turkish.
Tayfun across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | TayfunLatin | Boy | same as above: “typhoon” | Documented[1,3] |
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 Tayfun
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tayfun[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Tayfun
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 Tayfun rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- VeditBoy“friend; very loving”same language (turkish)
- OnuktekinUnisex“beloved, esteemed, unique person”same language (turkish)
- KıyanBoy“torrent rushing down a mountain; a hero of the Dede Korkut tales”same language (turkish)
- KutlukBoy“auspicious”same language (turkish)
- ArıkolBoy“pure arm”same language (turkish)
- AlpertungaBoy“a hero of Turkic epic tradition”same language (turkish)
- İltüzeBoy“just realm”same language (turkish)
- KınerUnisex“man of the scabbard”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Tayfun
What does the name Tayfun mean?
Tayfun means “typhoon”. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Tayfun a girl's or a boy's name?
Tayfun is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Tayfun?
Tayfun 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 Tayfun have?
Tayfun has 2 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 “Tayfun”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 62297237. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology: From tayfun.; Turkish given-name entry; listed as a Turkish given name; headword Tayfun
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “tayfun”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 64542621. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish tayfun: typhoon
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q2397784. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2551648585. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item with Turkish label
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