Saafiyah
Saafiyah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Pure, clear”.
| Meaning | Pure, clear |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | صافية |
| Pronunciation | SAA-fee-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Saafiyah
Saafiyah represents Safiya, the feminine of safi, which means pure, clear and untroubled. Its root is about purity and clarity. It is related to Safiyya, with a short first vowel, but is not quite the same name. Safiyya was borne by the Mother of the Believers Safiyya bint Huyayy and by the Prophet's aunt Safiyya bint Abd al-Muttalib, and many families treat the two spellings as interchangeable.
Is Saafiyah a Muslim name?
Muslims value Saafiyah for its meaning of purity and for its closeness to Safiyya, the name of one of the Prophet's ﷺ wives.
How popular is Saafiyah?
English-speaking and South Asian Muslims use this spelling.
Gifts with the name Saafiyah
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Spellings and variants of Saafiyah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Saafiyah mean?
Saafiyah means 'Pure, clear'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Saafiyah a Muslim name?
Muslims value Saafiyah for its meaning of purity and for its closeness to Safiyya, the name of one of the Prophet's ﷺ wives.
How do you pronounce Saafiyah?
Saafiyah is pronounced SAA-fee-yah.
Is Saafiyah a boy or girl name?
Saafiyah is usually a girl name.