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Saif

Muslim Boy Name · Scholarly Verified

سَيْف

Sword, Defender (Saifullah - Sword of Allah)

Honored in title Saifullah (Sword of Allah) bestowed on Hazrat Khalid ibn al-Walid (R.A.).

Origin:
Arabic
Transliteration:
Sayf • Pronounced: (Sai-f)
Prominent Regional Familiarity
Global Muslim Usage
Primary Quranic / Hadith Source
Hadith Literature
Authenticated Scholarly Sources
Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 24

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    Just, Upright, Fair, Righteous Ruler
    عَادِل
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    Sun, Bright light, Radiance of guidance
    آَفْتَاب
  • Aamir

    Prosperous, Populated, Full of Life, Companion of Prophet ﷺ
    عَامِر
  • Abdul Aziz

    Servant of the All-Mighty
    عَبْدُ الْعَزِيز

What is the meaning of the Islamic name Saif (سَيْف)?

The Islamic name Saif (سَيْف) means "Sword, Defender (Saifullah - Sword of Allah)". It is of Arabic origin and is suitable for a Muslim boy.

What is the Islamic significance of the name Saif?

Honored in title Saifullah (Sword of Allah) bestowed on Hazrat Khalid ibn al-Walid (R.A.).

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