What is the origin of the name Safia?

Safia is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Safia?

Safia is currently ranked #3066 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Safia?

Safia is pronounced SAH-fee-ah.

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GirlArabic

Safia

SAH-fee-ah

Popularity

#3066

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

1,541

Peak Year

#65 in 2023

First Recorded

1975

Style

Sophisticated & Formal, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Derived from the Arabic word "safiy," meaning "pure, serene, untroubled, wise."

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Safi Fia

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

Safia Farkash
Second wife of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.

Nicknames

Safi Fia

Spelling Variations

Safiya Safiyah Sophia

Similar Names

Samira Aaliyah Layla Amira

Personality Traits

WiseSerenePureIntuitive

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