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Swahili

Sefu

Pronounced SEH-fooShare

Meaning: Possibly a Swahili form of Saif

  • Boy
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  • 2 syllables

The story

Sefu is a Swahili name possibly derived from Arabic Saif. Its familiar “sword” interpretation depends on that proposed relationship and is best presented with the uncertainty intact.

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Popularity

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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Sefu comes from Swahili.

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