Boy name
Syaifudin name meaning
“sword of the faith”
Syaifudin is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning sword of the faith. It combines sayf, meaning sword, with al-dīn, meaning the faith. Syaifuddin is a spelling variant, and the initial Sy- reflects a transliteration variation commonly used in Indonesia.
What does Syaifudin mean?
In Syamsudin, Syarifudin, and Jamaludin, -udin is a spelling variant of the element also written -uddin. It derives from Arabic al-dīn, ‘the faith’, in compound names associated with Islamic naming traditions. More boy names ending in -udin →
Origin and cultural usage of Syaifudin
From Arabic sayf, ‘sword’, and al-dīn, ‘the faith’. Initial Sy- is an Indonesian transliteration variant.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Syaifudin in Islam and the Quran
Syaifudin 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 Syaifudin
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Syaifudin, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Syaifudin: sword of the faith
- Chotib: one who delivers a sermon
- Qodir: capable, powerful
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Meaning of each word
- Syaifudin: sword of the faith
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
- Arsy: throne or royal seat
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Syaifudin Ilahi
Meaning of each word
- Syaifudin: sword of the faith
- Ilahi: divine; my God
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Meaning of each word
- Rafi: high-ranking, exalted
- Syaifudin: sword of the faith
- Alif: first letter of the Arabic alphabet
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Syaifudin Khalif
Meaning of each word
- Syaifudin: sword of the faith
- Khalif: successor or replacement
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Meaning of each word
- Syaifudin: sword of the faith
- Chotib: one who delivers a sermon
- Raihan: a fragrant aromatic plant
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How to pronounce Syaifudin
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃaifudin/ |
| Arabic script | سيف الدين |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦲꦶꦥ꦳ꦸꦢꦶꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮯᮄᮖᮥᮓᮤᮔ᮪ |
Is Syaifudin a boy’s name?
Yes, Syaifudin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Syaifudin ranks #1,171 among boy names in our data sample (17 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 Syaifudin
- Syarifudin♂Nobility of the faith
- Saifudin♂Sword of the faith
- Syaefudin♂Sword of the faith
- Syarifuddin♂Nobility of the faith
- Syamsudin♂Sun symbolizing the light of faith
- Syafrudin♂Honor of the faith
- Saifuddin♂Sword of the faith
- Syahrudin♂Month of religion
- Saefudin♂Sword of the faith
- Syahbudin♂Meteor of the faith
- Sarifudin♂Nobility of the faith
- Syaripudin♂Nobility of religion or faith
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 Syaifudin
- Syaifudin · b. 1978
- Kh. Syaifudin Nawawi · b. 1952
- M. Syaifudin Zuhri · b. 1965
- Moch Syaifudin · b. 1965
- Syaifudin
- Syaifudin · b. 1962
- Syaifudin · b. 1981
- Syaifudin M. Songyanan · b. 1984
- Syaifudin Sastrawidjaja
- Syaifudin Tagamal · b. 1965
- Syaifudin Zuber
FAQ about the name Syaifudin
What is the meaning of Syaifudin?
Syaifudin means sword of the faith. From Arabic sayf, ‘sword’, and al-dīn, ‘the faith’. Initial Sy- is an Indonesian transliteration variant.
Is Syaifudin a boy’s name?
Yes, Syaifudin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Syaifudin?
Syaifudin is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Syaifudin in the Quran?
Syaifudin does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Syaifudin have?
Syaifudin has 3 syllables (Syai-fu-din) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Syaifudin?
Syaifudin ranks #1,171 among boy names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Syaifudin?
Other spellings: Syaifuddin.
What full names go well with Syaifudin?
Some ideas: Syaifudin Chotib Qodir; Syaifudin Khairi Arsy; Syaifudin Ilahi.
Famous people named Syaifudin?
Notable people named Syaifudin include Syaifudin, Kh. Syaifudin Nawawi, M. Syaifudin Zuhri.
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