Safwan
Safwan is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Smooth, clear rock”.
| Meaning | Smooth, clear rock |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | صفوان |
| Pronunciation | saf-WAHN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Pakistan, India, North Africa |
Meaning and origin of Safwan
Safwan is an old Arabic name for a smooth, clean stone or rock, from a root about clearness. Several Companions carried it. Safwan ibn al-Mu'attal escorted Aisha back to Madinah, and Safwan ibn Umayya was a noble of Quraysh who embraced Islam once Makkah had been taken. The Quran also uses the word safwan in a parable about charity, which adds to the name's appeal for Muslim families.
Is Safwan a Muslim name?
Safwan is a Muslim name carried by several Companions, and the word itself appears in the Quran: 'his example is like a smooth rock (ṣafwān) upon which is dust' (Quran 2:264).
How popular is Safwan?
Arab and South Asian families use it widely, and North Africans and the French spell it Safouane.
Gifts with the name Safwan
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Safwan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Safwan mean?
Safwan means 'Smooth, clear rock'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Safwan a Muslim name?
Safwan is a Muslim name carried by several Companions, and the word itself appears in the Quran: 'his example is like a smooth rock (ṣafwān) upon which is dust' (Quran 2:264).
How do you pronounce Safwan?
Safwan is pronounced saf-WAHN.
Is Safwan a boy or girl name?
Safwan is usually a boy name.