Sedef

Sedef represents the Turkish variant of the Arabic name Sadaf. The origin of this name lies in the Arabic word ṣadaf (صَدَف), which means "shell, pearl shell, mother-of-pearl," resulting in the appealing meaning "the pearl shell."

What does the name Sedef mean?

Sedef is the Turkish derivation of the Arabic name Sadaf and is derived from the Arabic term ṣadaf (صَدَف), which means "shell, pearl shell, mother-of-pearl." Thus, the girl's name Sedef carries the wonderful meaning "the pearl shell." In Turkey, the name Sedef is very popular among women and is also used as a surname. Notable bearers of the name include the Turkish actresses Sedef Avcı and Sedef Şahin.

Where does the name Sedef come from?

The name Sedef has Arabic roots and means "the pearl shell." The composition of the Arabic word ṣadaf (صَدَف) stands for shell, pearl shell, and mother-of-pearl. In Turkish, sedef is also used to refer to mother-of-pearl. The language is Turkish.

How do you pronounce Sedef?

The name Sedef has a clear, two-syllable structure. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as "Se-def" [zeˈdɛf] or [seˈdɛf]. The name begins with a bright "Se," conveying openness. The stressed ending syllable "-def" provides a distinctive closure with the final "f." The transition between the soft beginning and the pronounced end creates an interesting tension. Sedef thus appears independent and modern – compact, clear, and full of character.

Popularity

In Germany, Sedef is a common first name and currently ranks 4,045th on the list of most popular female first names. Its best placement was in 2006 when it reached 518th place. In the last ten years, Sedef has been given as a first name about 110 times, placing it 2,351st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,107th.

Nicknames & pet names

Defi / Seddi / Sedefifi / Sedi / Sedo / Segli / Sudef

Famous people

• Mehmet Sedef (Turkish football player (* 1987))
• Sedef Avcı (Turkish actress and model)