Sedat

Sedat is a masculine first name with roots in Arabic, Kurdish, and Turkish. Its meaning is "the righteous" or "the honest."

What does the name Sedat mean?

Sedat is a masculine name that is prevalent in Arabic, Kurdish, and Turkish. It translates to "the righteous" or "the honest." The first name derives from the Arabic term sedat, which stands for "righteousness" and "honesty." This boy's name is especially popular in Turkey as well as in Albania and Macedonia.

Where does the name Sedat come from?

The name Sedat has its roots in Turkish and Arabic, meaning "the righteous" or "the honest." The etymological origin of the name traces back to the Old Turkish and Arabic word sedat, which signifies "righteousness" and "honesty." The name is used in various languages, including Albanian, Macedonian, and Turkish.

How do you pronounce Sedat?

The name Sedat is structured in two syllables and is clearly audible. It is pronounced as "Se-dat" [ˈzeːdat] or [ˈseːdat], with a long E sound dominating the first syllable. The voiced D in the middle provides structure, while the hard T at the end adds precision. Sedat conveys a modern and powerful impression - it appears straightforward, present, and strong in character.

Popularity

In Germany, Sedat ranks among the more common names for boys. Currently, it holds the 2,655th place in the ranking of the most popular male baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2005, when it reached 579th place. Over the last ten years, Sedat has been given as a first name approximately 140 times, placing it at 1,985th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,197th.

Nicknames & pet names

Edi / Seda / Sedi / Sedo / Sedy / Shino

Similar first names

Famous people

• Sedat Agcay (Turkish football player)
• Sedat Alp (archaeologist from the USA)
• Sedat Artuc (weightlifter)
• Sedat Balkanli (football player)
• Sedat Bayrak (footballer)
• Sedat Berisha (Yugoslav footballer)
• Sedat Bornovali (art historian)
• Sedat Hakki Eldem (architect)
• Sedat Irfan (football player)
• Sedat Karaoglu (football player)
• Sedat Laciner (writer)
• Sedat Mehder (photographer from Germany)
• Sedat Özden (footballer)
• Sedat Pamuk (comedian from Germany)
• Sedat Yesilkaya (Turkish football player)
• Sedat Yüce (singer)
• Sedat Yücel (football player from Germany)