What is the origin of the name Safiyyah?

Safiyyah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Safiyyah?

Safiyyah is currently ranked #4263 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Safiyyah?

Safiyyah is pronounced sah-FEE-yah.

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GirlArabic

Safiyyah

sah-FEE-yah

Popularity

#4263

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

731

Peak Year

#34 in 2018

First Recorded

1976

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Arabic name meaning 'pure, serene, best friend'. It is a variant of Safiya.

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Safi Saf

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Safi Saf

Spelling Variations

Safiya Safia

Similar Names

Aaliyah Amina Zara Layla

Personality Traits

WiseGentleLoyalSerene

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