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Akif
How to Pronounce Akif
Pronounced AH-kif /ˈɑː.kɪf/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic, 'devoted; one who is dedicated (to worship); one who withdraws for prayer.' Used across Arabic and Turkish tradition. Carried respectfully.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Akif comes from the Arabic for 'devoted; one who dedicates himself to worship.' Long used across the Arabic and Turkish worlds, it reads as a name of steadfast faith, and we note that respectfully — rare in the U.S. (said 'AH-kif').
In the U.S. it appears only rarely, chiefly in Muslim families. Rare, devotional, and steadfast.
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What does the name Akif mean?
Akif is Arabic for 'devoted; one dedicated to worship' — carried respectfully.
How do you pronounce Akif?
It's said AH-kif /ˈɑː.kɪf/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Akif a boy or girl name?
Akif is a boy's name.
How popular is Akif?
Akif is rare in the U.S., carried chiefly in Muslim families.