Girl name · Arabic
صافية
Safiya name meaning
SAA-fi-ya
“Clear, pure”
About the name
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Questions parents ask
What does Safiya mean?
Safiya (صافية) means “Clear, pure”.
How do you pronounce Safiya?
Safiya is pronounced SAA-fi-ya.
Is Safiya a boy's or a girl's name?
Safiya is a girl's name.
How is Safiya written in Arabic?
In Arabic it is written صافية.
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مصطفىMustafaChosen, elect; God's chosen oneصفاSafaPurity and sincerity; serenity of mindصفيSafiPure, clear; a sincere friendصفي اللهSafiullahPure, sincere friend of AllahصفيةSafiyyaSincere, pure-hearted friend; chosen oneصفوةSafwaThe pure, choice and best part of somethingصفوانSafwanSmooth stone; rockصباSabaThe gentle east wind; zephyr
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Meaning checked in Lane's Arabic-English Lexicon (London, 1863–1893), which gives: “Clear, limpid, or pure; free from كَدَر [or turbidness, &c.]”. See the entry ↗