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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Sword
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- SAYF
Saif is an Arabic name that means "sword." It's pronounced SAYF (/seɪf/), a short, one-syllable name that's easy to say and hard to mishear.
Meaning & Origin of Saif
Meaning: Sword.
Origin: Arabic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Saif
SAYFIPA /seɪf/
Popularity of Saif
Saif ranked #1356 in 2024, with 140 babies given the name that year. That's also its highest rank in the Social Security records, which run from 1978 to 2024, so the name is at its most popular right now.
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FAQ
What does the name Saif mean?
Sword. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Saif?
Saif is pronounced SAYF (IPA: /seɪf/).
Is Saif a popular name right now?
Saif is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1356 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1978–2024.)
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