Tayfur means “a small bird”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Bashkir and also used in Turkish.
- Tayfur is a name of Persian and Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Tayfur mean?
Literal meaning
Tayfur (Тайфур) is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Bashkir. Wiktionary traces the name to Persian طیفور (‘bird’). The meaning has not yet been confirmed from the source word's own entry, so it is held for review.[1]
Also glossed as “bird”[1]LikelyNot every component could be confirmed from its own Wiktionary entry (noentry).
Meaning themes: Animals
Tayfur in Turkish and Bashkir
What does Tayfur mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Tayfur. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “a small bird” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Tayfur mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Тайфур and Tayfur (Wiktionary romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “a small bird” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Tayfur come from?
Persian, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Persian طیفور (‘bird’).[1]✓ Documented
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
How do you pronounce Tayfur?
In IPA: [tɑj.ˈfur], as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Which languages use the name Tayfur?
Tayfur is used as a given name in Turkish and Bashkir. Its origin is Persian and Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Tayfur across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | TayfurLatin | Boy | same as above: “a small bird” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | ТайфурCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “a small bird” | 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 Tayfur
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.
Names related to Tayfur
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Tayfur
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 Tayfur rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AtabörüUnisex“ancestor wolf”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- BörübayBoy“wolf lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- BaykaraUnisex“a kind of falcon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- KoçbörüBoy“ram wolf”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- YağmurcaBoy“a kind of deer; wild goat”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- ŞendoğanBoy“joyful falcon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- DoğanhanBoy“falcon khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- BaybörüBoy“rich wolf”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
Common questions about Tayfur
What does the name Tayfur mean?
Tayfur means “a small bird”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Bashkir and also used in Turkish.
Is Tayfur a girl's or a boy's name?
Tayfur is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Tayfur come from?
Tayfur is of Persian and Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Tayfur?
Tayfur is recorded for Turkish and Bashkir. 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 Tayfur spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Тайфур (Cyrillic), Tayfur (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Tayfur have?
Tayfur 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 “Тайфур”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 88380994. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Bashkir section; IPA [tɑj.ˈfur]; etymology states: Borrowed from Persian طیفور (tayfur, “bird”); listed as a male given name in the Bashkir section (+2 more)
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