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How to Pronounce Sadaf
Pronounced sah-DAHF
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Meaning: From Arabic/Persian sadaf, 'a seashell; a pearl-oyster, mother-of-pearl' Medium β§ copy
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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Meaning From Arabic/Persian sadaf, 'a seashell; a pearl-oyster, mother-of-pearl'
U.S. rank (2025) #5680 β Falling
2025 U.S. births 22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year 2024
Total births (all-time) β 640
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data peak 2024 1976 2025 U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). 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 β a soft, lustrous nature name (the oyster that cradles a pearl).
Overall data confidence 78%
Arabic/Persian references β sadaf β etymology
Variations Sadef Sadafa
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Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Sadafβ¦ Saba β a companion Arabic girls' name Rahaf β shares the -af ending Sahar β a similarly popular pick Sedra β a similarly popular pick Scarlette β lands in the same popularity range 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 /sΙΛdΙf/ β 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.
