Arabic
Safiya
صفيةPure; chosen friend
Girl namesMeaning of Safiya
Pure; chosen friend
The doubled consonant in Safiyyah reflects a fuller transliteration. Safia is a shorter Latin spelling.
At a glance
- Usage
- Girl names
- Origin
- Arabic
- First Arabic letter
- ص
- Arabic letters
- 4
- Pronunciation guide
- sa-FEE-ya
- Other spellings
- Safia · Safiyyah · Safiyya
How to write and say Safiya
- In Arabic
- صفية
- In Latin letters
- Safiya
This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.
Why consider the name Safiya?
- The recorded meaning is “Pure; chosen friend.” Check the cited source and intended origin before relying on that interpretation.
- Compare صفية in Arabic with Safiya in Latin letters across your family’s languages.
- Other recorded spellings include Safia · Safiyyah · Safiyya. Choose a consistent form for official documents.
- Try saying the name with your family name, and ask relatives how they would write and pronounce it.
Questions about Safiya
What does Safiya mean?
Pure; chosen friend
How do you write Safiya in Arabic and Latin letters?
The forms shown here are صفية in Arabic and Safiya in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.
Are there other spellings of Safiya?
Our recorded alternatives are Safia · Safiyyah · Safiyya. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.
How is Safiya pronounced?
Our approximate guide is sa-FEE-ya. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.