Unisex name
Sufi name meaning
“a follower of Sufism”
Sufi is a name used for both boys and girls, from Arabic ṣūfī, meaning a follower or practitioner of Sufism. The word is commonly linked to Arabic ṣūf, meaning wool, in reference to the clothing worn by early ascetics associated with its history.
What does Sufi mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Sufi
From Arabic ṣūfī, a practitioner of Sufism. The word is commonly linked to ṣūf, ‘wool’, referring to the clothing of early ascetics.
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Sufi in Islam and the Quran
Sufi 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 Sufi
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sufi, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sufi: a follower of Sufism
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
- Masturi: covered or concealed
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Meaning of each word
- Sufi: a follower of Sufism
- Isya: nighttime; the obligatory night prayer
- Tjahjadin: light of religion
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Sufi Hayatul
Meaning of each word
- Sufi: a follower of Sufism
- Hayatul: life, living
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Topik Sufi Miftahudin
Meaning of each word
- Topik: help toward success
- Sufi: a follower of Sufism
- Miftahudin: key of the faith
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Sufi Arkan
Meaning of each word
- Sufi: a follower of Sufism
- Arkan: pillars, supporting foundations
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Meaning of each word
- Sufi: a follower of Sufism
- Riyan: fresh, quenched of thirst
- Ghazi: warrior taking part in a campaign
How to pronounce Sufi
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sufi/ |
| Arabic script | صوفي |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦥ꦳ꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮖᮤ |
Is Sufi a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sufi is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Sufi ranks #565 among unisex names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sufi
Names with related meanings
- Hidayat♂Guidance toward the right path
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Endang♂♀Female ascetic
- Wahyudi♂Revelation, divine message
- Wahyuni♀Revelation, divine message
- Firdaus♂Paradise, a garden of eternal bliss
- Aulia♂♀Protectors, close allies, or saints
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Yasin♂Name of a Quranic chapter
- Sukma♂♀Soul, spirit of life
- Darwis♂Dervish, a Sufi ascetic
- Nurjanah♀Light of paradise
Famous people named Sufi
- Moh. Sufi Zulkarnain
- Sufi Firdaus · b. 1977
FAQ about the name Sufi
What is the meaning of Sufi?
Sufi means a follower of Sufism. From Arabic ṣūfī, a practitioner of Sufism. The word is commonly linked to ṣūf, ‘wool’, referring to the clothing of early ascetics.
Is Sufi a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sufi is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sufi?
Sufi is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Sufi in the Quran?
Sufi does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Sufi have?
Sufi has 2 syllables (Su-fi) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Sufi?
Sufi ranks #565 among unisex names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Sufi?
Some ideas: Sufi Khairi Masturi; Sufi Isya Tjahjadin; Sufi Hayatul.
Famous people named Sufi?
Notable people named Sufi include Moh. Sufi Zulkarnain, Sufi Firdaus.
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