Safir
Safir is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Ambassador, envoy”.
| Meaning | Ambassador, envoy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | سفير |
| Pronunciation | sa-FEER |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Safir
Safir is the Arabic word for an ambassador or envoy who carries messages between sides and helps make peace. It comes from the same root as safar, travel, and sifara, diplomacy. Mus'ab ibn Umayr is often called the first ambassador of Islam, because the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ sent him to Madinah to teach its people about the faith. The older meaning 'strong, determined' is not correct.
Is Safir a Muslim name?
Muslim parents sometimes choose Safir, though less often than Safwan or Sami, and its root appears in the Quran for the angel scribes: '[recorded] by the hands of messenger-scribes, noble and dutiful' (Quran 80:15–16).
How popular is Safir?
It appears now and then in Pakistan and India, usually as Safeer, and as Sefir in Turkey and the Balkans.
Gifts with the name Safir
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Safir
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Safir mean?
Safir means 'Ambassador, envoy'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Safir a Muslim name?
Muslim parents sometimes choose Safir, though less often than Safwan or Sami, and its root appears in the Quran for the angel scribes: '[recorded] by the hands of messenger-scribes, noble and dutiful' (Quran 80:15–16).
How do you pronounce Safir?
Safir is pronounced sa-FEER.
Is Safir a boy or girl name?
Safir is usually a boy name.