Boy name
Saf name meaning
“a row or rank”
Saf is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic ṣaff, meaning a row or rank. Indonesian also has the word saf, borrowed from that Arabic source with the meaning row. The name's interpretation follows this proposed connection between the Indonesian word and its Arabic source.
What does Saf mean?
A row or rank
In Indonesian: deretan atau barisan
Origin and cultural usage of Saf
Indonesian saf comes from Arabic ṣaff, meaning a row or rank. Whether this word explains the given name needs confirmation.
Saf in Islam and the Quran
Saf does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (صفا) does, for example in QS Al-Kahf [18]: 48 and QS As-Saff [61]: 4.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Saf
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Saf, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Saf: a row or rank
- Mitra: a friend, a close companion
- Reka: design or creation
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Meaning of each word
- Saf: a row or rank
- Galih: heartwood; the heart
- Ardianto: mountain; steadfast as a mountain
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Saf Gandhi
Meaning of each word
- Saf: a row or rank
- Gandhi: seller of fragrances
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Meaning of each word
- Air: water, a liquid essential to life
- Saf: a row or rank
- Dahana: fire, burning flame
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Saf Djatmika
Meaning of each word
- Saf: a row or rank
- Djatmika: courteous and refined in conduct
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Saf Tama Dirgantara
Meaning of each word
- Saf: a row or rank
- Tama: foremost, excellent
- Dirgantara: the vast expanse of the sky
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How to pronounce Saf
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /saf/ |
| Arabic script | صف |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦥ꦳꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮖ᮪ |
Is Saf a boy’s name?
Yes, Saf is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Saf ranks #4,860 among boy names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Saf
FAQ about the name Saf
What is the meaning of Saf?
Saf means a row or rank. Indonesian saf comes from Arabic ṣaff, meaning a row or rank. Whether this word explains the given name needs confirmation.
Is Saf a boy’s name?
Yes, Saf is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Saf?
Saf is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Saf in the Quran?
Saf does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (صفا) does, for example in QS Al-Kahf [18]: 48 and QS As-Saff [61]: 4.
How many syllables does Saf have?
Saf has 1 syllable (Saf) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Saf?
Saf ranks #4,860 among boy names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Saf?
Some ideas: Saf Mitra Reka; Saf Galih Ardianto; Saf Gandhi.
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