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Saifan

♂ Boy

Pronounced SY-fahn /ˈsaɪ.fɑn/Medium

Meaning: A modern name with a Saif- opening — from Arabic saif, 'a sword' — and an -an ending; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A sword: Saifan joins Saif ('a sword', Arabic) with an -an ending. Bold, modern, and warm (said 'SY-fahn').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA modern name with a Saif- opening — from Arabic saif, 'a sword' — and an -an ending; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#5832 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 283

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920062024

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

Saifan is a modern name with a Saif- opening — from Arabic saif, 'a sword' (a symbol of strength and honor, as in Saifullah, 'the sword of God') — finished with an -an ending (routes layered, which we note). A bold, modern Arabic name (said 'SY-fahn'; nickname Saif).

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

Did you know? Saif means 'a sword' in Arabic — Saifan extends it with an -an ending, a bold, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SY-fahn').
Overall data confidence 50%
Arabic references — saif — routes layered

Variations

SaifSayfanSeifan

Nicknames

Saif

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Saifan mean?

Saifan joins Saif ('a sword', Arabic) with an -an ending; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Saifan?

It's said SY-fahn /ˈsaɪ.fɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Saifan a boy or girl name?

Saifan is a boy's name.

How popular is Saifan?

Saifan is a very rare name in the U.S.

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