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Saifullah

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Meaning

Sword of Allah

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic سيف الله
Urdu سیف اللہ
Persian سیف الله
Turkish Seyfullah
Bengali সাইফুল্লাহ
Pashto سیف الله

Alternate Spellings

The name Saifullah is a classic masculine title rooted in Arabic tradition. It carries a divine connection, translating essentially to 'Sword of Allah'. This bestows a sense of spiritual protection upon the bearer.

Pronounced as Saifullah, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Saifullah is a compound of "sayf" (sword) and "Allah" (God), meaning "Sword of Allah." It is best known as the epithet of Khalid ibn al-Walid, the celebrated military commander.

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Etymology

A compound of saif ('sword') and Allah. Saifullah ('Sword of God') was a title given to the companion Khalid ibn al-Walid by the Prophet Muhammad for his military leadership.

Islamic Significance

Sayf Allah, 'the sword of Allah,' is the title the Prophet gave Khalid ibn al-Walid, the commander who was called Sayf Allah al-Maslul, the drawn sword of God.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.