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Saiful name meaning

“sword of the”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/saiful/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Arabic
Syllables
2
Popularity
#204

Saiful is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning “sword of the.” It represents the joined form sayf al-, combining sayf, meaning “sword,” with the article al-. This form usually begins a compound name, such as Saifuddin, linking it to a longer name construction.

What does Saiful mean?

Sword of the

In Indonesian: pedang dari

Origin and cultural usage of Saiful

Represents Arabic sayf al-, combining sayf, meaning sword, with the article al-. It usually begins a compound name such as Saifuddin.

Linguistic originArabic
Naming traditionIslamic
Starts withS · Sa

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Saiful in Islam and the Quran

Saiful 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 Saiful

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Saiful, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

Saiful as a first name

  • Saiful Rafi

    Interpretation
    A picture of a sword symbolizing nobility and an elevated standing.

    Meaning of each word

    • Saiful: sword of the
    • Rafi: high-ranking, exalted
  • Saiful Rafid Markum

    Interpretation
    A picture of a sword belonging to a helper granted mercy.

    Meaning of each word

    • Saiful: sword of the
    • Rafid: one who helps or supports
    • Markum: one granted mercy
  • Saiful Azka

    Interpretation
    A picture of a sword symbolizing a greater degree of purity.

    Meaning of each word

    • Saiful: sword of the
    • Azka: purer, more virtuous
  • Saiful Ilman Nadhif

    Interpretation
    A picture of a sword of knowledge kept clean and spotless.

    Meaning of each word

    • Saiful: sword of the
    • Ilman: knowledge, learning
    • Nadhif: clean and well kept
  • Saiful Alfath

    Interpretation
    A picture of a sword symbolizing an opening and a victory.

    Meaning of each word

    • Saiful: sword of the
    • Alfath: opening, victory
  • Saiful Hamam

    Interpretation
    A picture of a sword of strong resolve and abundant enthusiasm.

    Meaning of each word

    • Saiful: sword of the
    • Hamam: resolute, energetic
  • Saiful Rafif

    Interpretation
    A picture of a sword with a gently trembling gleam.

    Meaning of each word

    • Saiful: sword of the
    • Rafif: a shimmer or gentle flutter
  • Saiful Aiman

    Interpretation
    A picture of a sword serving as a symbol of good fortune.

    Meaning of each word

    • Saiful: sword of the
    • Aiman: fortunate, blessed; on the right

Saiful as a middle name

  • Masrur Saiful Qodir

    Interpretation
    A picture of a sword of capability accompanied by joy.

    Meaning of each word

    • Masrur: filled with joy
    • Saiful: sword of the
    • Qodir: capable, powerful
  • Dhofir Saiful Askari

    Interpretation
    A picture of a soldier's sword after a victory is achieved.

    Meaning of each word

    • Dhofir: one who achieves victory
    • Saiful: sword of the
    • Askari: soldier or serviceman
  • Bachir Saiful Fadel

    Interpretation
    A picture of a sword of virtue accompanying a bearer of glad tidings.

    Meaning of each word

    • Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
    • Saiful: sword of the
    • Fadel: excellent, virtuous
  • Bachir Saiful Rezha

    Interpretation
    A picture of a sword of contentment accompanying a bearer of glad tidings.

    Meaning of each word

    • Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
    • Saiful: sword of the
    • Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
  • Fajri Saiful Zaidan

    Interpretation
    A picture of a sword accompanying dawn and abundant growth.

    Meaning of each word

    • Fajri: relating to dawn
    • Saiful: sword of the
    • Zaidan: increase, abundant growth
  • Gamal Saiful Fitrah

    Interpretation
    A picture of a sword bringing beauty together with natural character.

    Meaning of each word

    • Gamal: beauty, loveliness
    • Saiful: sword of the
    • Fitrah: innate disposition, original nature

Saiful as a last name

  • Ghulam Saiful

    Interpretation
    A picture of a young man accompanied by a symbolic sword.

    Meaning of each word

    • Ghulam: boy, young man
    • Saiful: sword of the
  • Hilmi Fadillah Saiful

    Interpretation
    A picture of a sword of virtue joined with patience and forbearance.

    Meaning of each word

    • Hilmi: patient and forbearing
    • Fadillah: virtue, moral excellence
    • Saiful: sword of the
  • Faza Saiful

    Interpretation
    A picture of a sword serving as a symbol of victory and success.

    Meaning of each word

    • Faza: to win, succeed
    • Saiful: sword of the
  • Wardi Farhan Saiful

    Interpretation
    A picture of a rose toned sword accompanied by abundant joy.

    Meaning of each word

    • Wardi: rose-like or rose-colored
    • Farhan: joyful, delighted
    • Saiful: sword of the
  • Fatih Nuryaman Saiful

    Interpretation
    A picture of an opener's sword accompanied by a radiance of light.

    Meaning of each word

    • Fatih: opener, conqueror
    • Nuryaman: light
    • Saiful: sword of the
  • Rafid Saiful

    Interpretation
    A picture of a sword belonging to someone offering help and support.

    Meaning of each word

    • Rafid: one who helps or supports
    • Saiful: sword of the

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How to pronounce Saiful

Syllables2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names
IPA/saiful/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦱꦲꦶꦥ꦳ꦸꦭ꧀
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮞᮄᮖᮥᮜ᮪

Is Saiful a boy’s name?

Yes, Saiful is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 99% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 99%Girls 1% ♀

Saiful ranks #204 among boy names in our data sample (90 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Saiful

Famous people named Saiful

  • Saiful Bahri Pon Yahya · b. 1977
  • Saiful Mujani · b. 1962
  • Saiful Rahmat Dasuki
  • Saiful Amar · b. 1990
  • Saiful Arif · b. 1962
  • Saiful Arifin · b. 1974
  • Saiful Hadi · b. 1958
  • Saiful Ilah · b. 1949
  • Saiful Islam Al-Payage · b. 1979
  • Saiful Rachiman
  • Saiful Rasyid · b. 1958
  • Saiful Sutan Aswar

FAQ about the name Saiful

What is the meaning of Saiful?

Saiful means sword of the. Represents Arabic sayf al-, combining sayf, meaning sword, with the article al-. It usually begins a compound name such as Saifuddin.

Is Saiful a boy’s name?

Yes, Saiful is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 99% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Saiful?

Saiful is of Arabic origin.

Is the name Saiful in the Quran?

Saiful does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.

How many syllables does Saiful have?

Saiful has 2 syllables (Sai-ful) and 6 letters.

How popular is the name Saiful?

Saiful ranks #204 among boy names in our data sample (90 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Saiful?

Some ideas: Saiful Rafi; Masrur Saiful Qodir; Ghulam Saiful.

Famous people named Saiful?

Notable people named Saiful include Saiful Bahri Pon Yahya, Saiful Mujani, Saiful Rahmat Dasuki.

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