Boy name
Saefuddin name meaning
“sword of the faith”
Saefuddin is a boy’s name meaning “sword of the faith,” from Arabic Sayf al-Dīn. It combines sayf, meaning “sword,” with al-dīn, meaning “religion” or “faith.” Saefuddin is an Indonesian variant of that compound, and Saefudin is a related spelling of the name.
What does Saefuddin mean?
The ending -uddin represents Arabic al-dīn, ‘the faith’, pronounced ad-dīn within name compounds. Zainuddin, Burhanuddin, and Jamaluddin illustrate this element associated with Islamic naming traditions. More boy names ending in -uddin →
Origin and cultural usage of Saefuddin
An Indonesian variant of Arabic Sayf al-Dīn, combining sayf, 'sword', and al-dīn, 'religion' or 'faith'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Saefuddin in Islam and the Quran
Saefuddin does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Saefuddin
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Saefuddin, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Saefuddin: sword of the faith
- Reyhan: fragrant basil plant
- Abizar: father of Dharr
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Meaning of each word
- Saefuddin: sword of the faith
- Affan: maintaining chastity and personal integrity
- Musyafa: one whose intercession is accepted
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Saefuddin Rizqullah
Meaning of each word
- Saefuddin: sword of the faith
- Rizqullah: sustenance bestowed by God
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Meaning of each word
- Naufal: generous, munificent
- Saefuddin: sword of the faith
- Azka: purer, more virtuous
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Saefuddin Nurfajri
Meaning of each word
- Saefuddin: sword of the faith
- Nurfajri: light of dawn
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Meaning of each word
- Saefuddin: sword of the faith
- Irfansyah: knowledge and kingship
- Feisol: arbiter, decider
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How to pronounce Saefuddin
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /saɛfudin/ |
| Arabic script | سيف الدين |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦲꦺꦥ꦳ꦸꦢ꧀ꦢꦶꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮈᮖᮥᮓ᮪ᮓᮤᮔ᮪ |
Is Saefuddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Saefuddin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Saefuddin ranks #1,401 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Saefuddin
Names with related meanings
- Nurdin♂Light of the faith
- Iman♂Faith, belief in God
- Zainuddin♂Adornment of the faith
- Muslim♂One who submits to God
- Ilyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Christian♂Follower of Christ's teachings
- Burhanuddin♂Proof of the faith's truth
- Hasanuddin♂Beauty of the faith
- Huda♂Guidance toward the right path
- Syarifuddin♂Nobility of the faith
- Syamsuddin♂Sun symbolizing the light of faith
- Baharuddin♂Ocean of the faith
Famous people named Saefuddin
- Saefuddin Zuhri
- A.M. Saefuddin · b. 1940
- E. Saefuddin · b. 1949
- Saefuddin
- Saefuddin Alsy · b. 1951
- Saefuddin Mohamad
- Saefuddin Turmudzy · b. 1956
- Saefuddin Zuhri
- Saefuddin Zuhri · b. 1966
FAQ about the name Saefuddin
What is the meaning of Saefuddin?
Saefuddin means sword of the faith. An Indonesian variant of Arabic Sayf al-Dīn, combining sayf, 'sword', and al-dīn, 'religion' or 'faith'.
Is Saefuddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Saefuddin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Saefuddin?
Saefuddin is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Saefuddin in the Quran?
Saefuddin does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Saefuddin have?
Saefuddin has 4 syllables (Sa-e-fud-din) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Saefuddin?
Saefuddin ranks #1,401 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Saefuddin?
Other spellings: Saefudin.
What full names go well with Saefuddin?
Some ideas: Saefuddin Reyhan Abizar; Saefuddin Affan Musyafa; Saefuddin Rizqullah.
Famous people named Saefuddin?
Notable people named Saefuddin include Saefuddin Zuhri, A.M. Saefuddin, E. Saefuddin.
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