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Saifuddin is a male name that is used in Bengali, Indonesian, and Malay cultures as a form of Sayf ad-Din (سيف الدين). The name can be translated as 'the sword of faith.'
What does the name Saifuddin mean?
The name Saifuddin is a form of Sayf ad-Din (سيف الدين) and is used in various cultures such as Bengali, Indonesian, and Malay. Its meaning is 'the sword of faith.' The name consists of the Arabic elements sayf (سيف), meaning 'sword,' and din (دين), meaning 'faith' or 'religion.' Other variants include Seyfullah, Saiful, and Seyfettin.
Where does the name Saifuddin come from?
Saifuddin is an Arabic male name, meaning 'the sword of faith.'
How do you pronounce Saifuddin?
Saifuddin is pronounced approximately as 'Saif-ud-din.'
Popularity
In Germany, Saifuddin is a rather rare name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male baby names. The best ranking the name achieved was in 2016, at 4,252nd place. Over the last ten years, Saifuddin has been chosen as a first name about 10 times, placing it at 6,380th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,533rd.
Nicknames & pet names
Saif
Famous people
- Saifuddin Bohra (American writer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Saifuddin
Where does the name Saifuddin come from?
Saifuddin has Arabic roots and is widespread in various cultures such as Bengali, Indonesian, Malay, and Urdu.
What does the name Saifuddin mean?
The name Saifuddin means 'the sword of faith,' composed of the Arabic elements sayf (سيف) for 'sword' and dīn (دين) for 'faith' or 'religion.'
How popular is the name Saifuddin?
The popularity of Saifuddin varies by region, but it is relatively common in countries with a strong Arabic or Muslim culture.