Saffiyah
sah-FEE-yah
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
67
Peak Year
#9 in 2008
First Recorded
2008
Style
Soft & Gentle, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Saffiyah is an Arabic name meaning "pure," "serene," or "untroubled." It carries connotations of innocence and tranquility.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
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