Safia - girls name

Safia name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 78%

Safia name meaning:

The name Safia has Arabic origins and is commonly given to girls. It holds a deep and beautiful meaning, as it translates to "pure" or "sincere" in Arabic. Derived from the word "safi", meaning clean or clear, Safia represents a sense of innocence and untainted purity. It embodies qualities such as honesty, integrity, and a genuine nature.

Being named Safia, a girl is associated with virtues of truthfulness and authenticity. This name signifies a person who is genuine in her actions and words, someone who is free from deceit or impurity. It reflects a character that is sincere, trustworthy, and loyal. Safia's virtue of purity extends beyond physical cleanliness, encompassing moral and spiritual cleanliness as well.

The name Safia carries a positive and uplifting connotation, symbolizing a person who strives to maintain a clear conscience and a heart free from malice or ill intentions. It is a name that bestows upon its bearer values and qualities that are highly regarded in many cultures, representing the ideal of purity and sincerity.

Origin: Arabic

Lion's share, pure, best friend, untroubled.

Related names

Safia , Safiyah , Safiyyah

Other girls names beginning with S

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 1224 out of 5581

27 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    -589
  • 5yrs

    -434
  • 1yr

    -232

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

  • Scotland (792)

Historical popularity of Safia

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