This is the 842nd most frequent Malay word.
saiful
The Malay word "Saiful" is a male given name and does not have a direct definition, but it is derived from Arabic, meaning "sword of" or "sword bearer."
In this sentence, 'Saiful' is used as a proper noun, serving as the subject of the sentence.
Saiful sedang membaca buku di perpustakaan.
Saiful is reading a book in the library.
Here, 'saiful' refers metaphorically to a sword, indicating its sharpness akin to the usage in Malay literature.
Pedang yang tajam itu digelar saiful kepada setiap pahlawan.
The sharp sword is called 'saiful' by every warrior.
In this context, 'saiful' is used figuratively to describe something sharp or cutting, drawing from its root meaning in Arabic.