Safia
Safia is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Pure; a sincere, chosen friend”.
| Meaning | Pure; a sincere, chosen friend |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | صفية |
| Pronunciation | sah-FEE-ah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide, North Africa, Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Safia
Safia is a simpler spelling of Safiyya, a girl's name with the sense of purity or of a sincere, chosen friend. Its root is about clarity and purity. Two great women carried it: Safiyya bint Huyayy, a Mother of the Believers, and the Prophet's ﷺ aunt Safiyya bint Abd al-Muttalib, who showed great bravery when Madinah was besieged at the Trench. Western and North African families often prefer this spelling.
Is Safia a Muslim name?
Safia honours Safiyya, both a wife of the Prophet ﷺ and his courageous aunt.
How popular is Safia?
It is used all over the Muslim world and is a favourite spelling in the Maghreb, Egypt and among English and French speakers.
Gifts with the name Safia
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Spellings and variants of Safia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Safia mean?
Safia means 'Pure; a sincere, chosen friend'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Safia a Muslim name?
Safia honours Safiyya, both a wife of the Prophet ﷺ and his courageous aunt.
How do you pronounce Safia?
Safia is pronounced sah-FEE-ah.
Is Safia a boy or girl name?
Safia is usually a girl name.