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Sidi

♂ Boy

Pronounced SEE-dee /ˈsiː.di/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic sidi, 'my lord' or 'my master,' a term of respect used across North and West Africa before the names of saints, scholars and elders — as in Sidi Bou Said. It has also come into use as a personal name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name of respect: Sidi is Arabic for 'my lord,' an honorific used before saints' and scholars' names (said 'SEE-dee').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic sidi, 'my lord' or 'my master,' a term of respect used across North and West Africa before the names of saints, scholars and elders — as in Sidi Bou Said. It has also come into use as a personal name.
U.S. rank (2017)#8735 ↗ Rising
2017 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 102

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019922017

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

Sidi begins as a title rather than a name: Arabic for 'my lord,' placed respectfully before the names of revered teachers, saints and elders, especially in the Maghreb and West Africa. Place names such as Sidi Bou Said preserve that usage. Over time it has also been given as a personal name, and we note the honorific origin respectfully (said 'SEE-dee').

It appears only extremely rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, respectful, and softly rhythmic.

Did you know? Sidi means 'my lord' in Arabic and is used across North and West Africa as an honorific before the names of saints and scholars — the Tunisian town Sidi Bou Said carries it (said 'SEE-dee').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Sidi — Arabic honorific 'my lord'; North/West African usage

Variations

SidySeediSayyidi

Nicknames

SidDidi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sidi mean?

Sidi is Arabic for 'my lord' — an honorific placed before the names of saints, scholars and elders in North and West Africa, and also used as a given name.

How do you pronounce Sidi?

It's said SEE-dee /ˈsiː.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sidi a boy or girl name?

Sidi is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Sidi?

Sidi is an extremely rare name for boys in the U.S., with wider use in North and West Africa.

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