Sedigheh is the Persian form of Siddiqa, which itself is the feminine version of Siddiq. The name Siddiq derives from the Arabic root ṣadaqa, meaning "to tell the truth," and conveys the sense of "honest, truthful." Thus, Sedigheh carries the core meaning of "truthful woman" or "veracious one."
In Islamic tradition, the epithet al-Siddiq ("the Truthful") was conferred upon Abu Bakr, the first caliph and a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad, for his unwavering faith. The feminine forms Siddiqa and Sedigheh are used in Muslim cultures to honor this quality. In Persian-speaking communities, Sedigheh is a classic name, often chosen for its religious significance and virtuous connotations.
The name appears across related cultures in various forms: Turkish Sıdıka and Urdu Siddiqa, all sharing the same etymological root and moral value.
- Meaning: "Truthful, honest"
- Origin: Arabic, via Persian adaptation of Siddiqa
- Type: First name
- Usage: Persian (Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan)