Sefali
Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Sefali
Sefali is a Bengali name derived from Sanskrit "Shefalika," referring to the night-blooming jasmine flower (Cestrum diurnum), symbolizing beauty and fragrance.
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Etymology
Sefali is a Bengali name derived from Sanskrit "Shefalika," referring to the night-blooming jasmine flower (Cestrum diurnum), symbolizing beauty and fragrance. The name is primarily used in Bengali Hindu and Muslim communities of Bangladesh and West Bengal, India, with roots in classical South Asian naming traditions.
Sefali currently ranks #1,788 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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