Safaa
Safaa is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Purity, clarity, serenity”.
| Meaning | Purity, clarity, serenity |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | صفاء |
| Pronunciation | sa-FAA |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant, Iraq, Morocco |
Meaning and origin of Safaa
Safaa is the Arabic safa', meaning purity, clarity and serenity, and Sufi writers also use the word for a pure heart. Its root is about clearness and purity. It shares that root with al-Safa, the hill where the pilgrim's walk between Safa and Marwa starts. That walk retraces the steps of Hajar, and the name is a great favourite in Egypt and the Levant.
Is Safaa a Muslim name?
Safaa means purity and echoes the hill named in the Quran: 'Indeed, al-Safa and al-Marwah are among the symbols of Allah' (Quran 2:158).
How popular is Safaa?
Egypt, the Levant and Iraq all use it widely, with Morocco writing Safae and Turkey Sefa.
Gifts with the name Safaa
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Spellings and variants of Safaa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Safaa mean?
Safaa means 'Purity, clarity, serenity'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Safaa a Muslim name?
Safaa means purity and echoes the hill named in the Quran: 'Indeed, al-Safa and al-Marwah are among the symbols of Allah' (Quran 2:158).
How do you pronounce Safaa?
Safaa is pronounced sa-FAA.
Is Safaa a boy or girl name?
Safaa is usually a girl name.