Sadaf

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How to Pronounce Sadaf

Pronounced sah-DAHF /sɑˈdɑf/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic/Persian sadaf, 'a seashell; a pearl-oyster, mother-of-pearl'Medium

In 30 seconds: A seashell's treasure: Sadaf is Arabic/Persian for 'a seashell; a pearl-oyster'. Soft, lustrous, and warm.

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Origin MediumArabic, Persian

MeaningFrom Arabic/Persian sadaf, 'a seashell; a pearl-oyster, mother-of-pearl'

U.S. rank (2024)#4987 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 640

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sadaf comes from Arabic and Persian sadaf, 'a seashell; a pearl-oyster, mother-of-pearl' (the shell that cradles a pearl). A soft, lustrous name across the Arab, Persian, and South Asian world.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, a-seashell at the root, and lustrous.

Did you know? Sadaf means 'a seashell; a pearl-oyster, mother-of-pearl' in Arabic and Persian — a soft, lustrous nature name (the oyster that cradles a pearl).

Overall data confidence 78%

Arabic/Persian references — sadaf — etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sadaf mean?

Sadaf is Arabic/Persian for 'a seashell; a pearl-oyster, mother-of-pearl'.

How do you pronounce Sadaf?

It's said sah-DAHF /sɑˈdɑf/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sadaf a boy or girl name?

Sadaf is a girl's name.

How popular is Sadaf?

Sadaf is a rare name in the U.S.