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Saif: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“sword”

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سیف

سَيْف

Saif (سیف, Arabic سَيْف) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “sword”. It comes from the Arabic root س ي ف. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, س ي ف.

Saif at a glance

Meaning: sword
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: saif
Syllables: 1
Letters: 4
First letter: S · س

Meaning of Saif

In English: sword
اردو میں معنی: تلوار

Origin and history of Saif

The ordinary Arabic word for a sword.

Rootس ي ف

How to say and write Saif

Say it: saif1 syllable · Audio recordings coming later
English: Saif
Urdu: سیف
Original script: سَيْف
Other spellings: Sayf
Themes: Strength

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Questions about the name Saif

What does the name Saif mean?

Saif means “sword”. In Urdu: تلوار. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Saif a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Saif is a boy’s name.

Is Saif a Muslim name?

Yes. Saif is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. The ordinary Arabic word for a sword.

How do you pronounce Saif?

Say it “saif”: 1 syllable.

How do you write Saif in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Saif is written سیف. In its original script: سَيْف.

What are other spellings of Saif?

Saif is also spelled Sayf.

Is the meaning of Saif verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.