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Sifat

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Pronounced SIH-faht /ˈsɪ.fɑt/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic/Urdu sifat, 'attributes; qualities; descriptions; praise' — often the attributes of God; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: Attributes; qualities; praise: Sifat is Arabic/Urdu. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'SIH-faht').
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Origin LowArabic, Urdu
MeaningFrom Arabic/Urdu sifat, 'attributes; qualities; descriptions; praise' — often the attributes of God; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2025)#10798 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 41

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420212025

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

Sifat comes from Arabic/Urdu sifat, 'attributes; qualities; descriptions; praise' — often the attributes of God (the sifat of Allah; we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, devout name (said 'SIH-faht').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, attributes-and-praise at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Sifat means 'attributes; qualities; descriptions; praise' in Arabic and Urdu — often the attributes of God — a lyrical, devout name (we note the sacred sense; said 'SIH-faht').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Sifat — sacred sense noted

Variations

SiffatSifaat

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sifat mean?

Sifat is Arabic/Urdu for 'attributes; qualities; praise' — often the attributes of God. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Sifat?

It's said SIH-faht /ˈsɪ.fɑt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sifat a boy or girl name?

Sifat is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Sifat?

Sifat is a rare name in the U.S.

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