Seyf

Seyf is a masculine given name used in Turkish and several other languages, and it is occasionally found as a surname. It is a transliteration of the Arabic name Sayf (سيف), which means "sword." The Turkish spelling Seyf reflects local phonology, while other languages render the name as Sayf, Seif, or Saif.

In Arabic, Persian, Turkish, and related cultures, Sayf/Seyf is a traditional male given name. It is widely used across the Arab world, Iran, the Caucasus, and the Turkic-speaking regions of Central Asia and Anatolia, as well as in diaspora communities. The name is typically given to boys and has historical and literary associations with strength and warfare, due to its meaning.

While Seyf is most commonly a given name, it also appears as a family name in some cases. Variants include Saif, Seif, and Sayf, with local spellings influenced by language and script. In Romanized form, the choice of spelling often reflects the origin country and the transliteration system used.

See also Saif, Seif, Sayf for related names and disambiguation.