Safet
Safet is a Muslim boy name of Bosnian form of Arabic Ṣafwat origin, meaning “The purest, the choicest part”.
| Meaning | The purest, the choicest part |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Bosnian form of Arabic Ṣafwat |
| Written as | صفوت |
| Pronunciation | SAH-fet |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Safet
Safet is how Bosnians say Safwat, an Arabic name that reached the Balkans by way of Ottoman Turkish, where it was Safvet. Its root is about being clear and pure, and safwa means the finest or choicest part of something, the best of the best. In Bosnia and the former Yugoslavia the name naturally shortened to Safet. During the twentieth century it became a familiar name for Bosniak and Albanian Muslim boys.
Is Safet a Muslim name?
Safet is the Bosnian form of Safwat, and it is used almost entirely by Muslim families in the Balkans.
How popular is Safet?
Bosniaks in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Sandžak use it often, and some Albanians and Turks know it as Safvet.
Gifts with the name Safet
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Spellings and variants of Safet
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Safet mean?
Safet means 'The purest, the choicest part'. It is of Bosnian form of Arabic Ṣafwat origin.
Is Safet a Muslim name?
Safet is the Bosnian form of Safwat, and it is used almost entirely by Muslim families in the Balkans.
How do you pronounce Safet?
Safet is pronounced SAH-fet.
Is Safet a boy or girl name?
Safet is usually a boy name.