What is the origin of the name Safah?

Safah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Safah?

Safah is currently ranked #11928 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

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GirlArabic

Safah

SAH-fah

Popularity

#11928

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

Peak Year

#8 in 2024

First Recorded

1999

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Of Arabic origin, meaning "purity, clearness, serenity".

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Numerology

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Nicknames

Saf Fah

Spelling Variations

Safa

Similar Names

Aaliyah Samira Layla Zara

Personality Traits

PureSereneGentleKind

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