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Safiya: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: Safiya · 2 syllables

Everything about the name Safiya: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.

Meaning

«Pure, chosen friend»

Gender

Girl

Origin

Arabic

Popularity

70 out of 100

Where Safiya is popular

  • RussiaPopular

Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.

About the Name Safiya

With its Arabic heritage, Safiya has long been valued for its meaning, "Pure, chosen friend." It is the kind of girl's name that carries a clear story parents can pass on.

In everyday speech Safiya is said Safiya (2 syllables). Safiya is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Сафия.

Today Safiya is a steadily chosen option, scoring 70 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as .

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Variants & Related Spellings

Сафия

FAQ

What does the name Safiya mean?+

The name Safiya means "Pure, chosen friend".

What is the origin of the name Safiya?+

Safiya is a name of Arabic origin.

Is Safiya a girl or boy name?+

Safiya is traditionally a girl name.

How do you pronounce Safiya?+

Safiya is pronounced Safiya (2 syllables).

Is Safiya a popular name?+

Safiya is a steadily chosen option, scoring 70 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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