The baby name Sefine is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced seh-FEE-nuh (IPA: /sɛˈfiːnə/).
The baby name Sefine is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced seh-FEE-nuh (IPA: /sɛˈfiːnə/).
Sefine is in Origin.
Sefine is a feminine given name rooted in Ottoman Turkish sefîne, from Arabic safīna, “ship, vessel; the Ark,” a term familiar from the phrase Safīnat Nūḥ (Noah’s Ark). The word also appears in Kurdish (Sefîne) with the same sense. Beyond its literal meaning, it carries a long-standing metaphor in Islamic and Sufi literature for guidance, protection, and a safe passage through life.
As a personal name, Sefine occurs in Turkey, Kurdish-speaking regions, and among diaspora communities, while Arabic-speaking parents more often use the cognate Safina. Usage has grown in recent decades, appreciated for its lyrical sound and evocative imagery. Common variants and spellings include Sefina, Safina, Safine, and Safinah; with diacritics: Sefîne and Safīna. Nicknames such as Sefi or Fina are sometimes used. The name’s core meaning remains “ship/ark,” evoking refuge, deliverance, and a purposeful journey.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| TN | 0 | #863 | 3 | 13,765 | |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| TR | 0 | #1,125 | 87 | 19,440 | |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Sefine is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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