Safiyyah - girls name

Safiyyah name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 91%

Safiyyah name meaning:

The name Safiyyah is of Arabic origin and has a beautiful meaning. It is derived from the Arabic word "safi" which means "pure" or "sincere." Thus, the name Safiyyah carries the meaning of "pure one" or "sincere one." It is often used as a name for girls in Muslim communities.

The name Safiyyah holds significance in Islamic history as well. Safiyyah bint Huyayy, also known as Safiyyah bint Abd al-Muttalib, was a noblewoman and a wife of Prophet Muhammad. She is revered for her piety, wisdom, and loyalty. Her name represents her pure and sincere character.

Overall, the name Safiyyah is a beautiful choice for a girl, as it carries the meaning of purity and sincerity. It is a name that reflects positive qualities and can inspire the individual to lead a life of righteousness and sincerity, just like Safiyyah bint Huyayy.

Origin: Arabic

Variant of Safia: Lion's share, pure, best friend, untroubled.

Related names

Safia , Safiyah , Safiyyah

Other girls names beginning with S

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 529 out of 5581

77 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    54
  • 5yrs

    44
  • 1yr

    -28

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

  • Scotland (1490)

Historical popularity of Safiyyah

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