Name meaning
Sadaf
The hard, shiny shell of a pearl-bearing seashell; a symbol of delicacy.
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Name meaning and origin
Sadaf is a word of Arabic origin and denotes the hard, shiny substance forming the inner layer of certain seashells that live in the sea; pearls are extracted from it and various ornaments are made from it. The word entered the Azerbaijani language through Arabic-Persian literature and is among the girl names widely used in both Azerbaijan and Turkey.
As a name, Sadaf bestows on a girl the wish of a beauty that recalls mother-of-pearl through its inner radiance, delicacy, and purity. Also known in Turkey in the form Sedef, this name ranks among the beloved names in Azerbaijan for its simple pronunciation and clear meaning.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 5
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Sedef, Sadaf
- Pronunciation
- sæ.ˈdæf
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Sadaf?
Sadaf refers to the hard, lustrous inner layer of the pearl-bearing seashell; figuratively it is used as a symbol of delicacy and radiance.Is the name Sadaf mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Sadaf is not mentioned in the Quran.Is Sadaf a boy or a girl name?
Sadaf is a girl name.