Safiya
صفيةPure; chosen friend
Girl namesMeaning of Safiya
Pure; chosen friend
About the name Safiya
Safiya is the feminine form related to the Arabic adjective ṣafī, with senses including pure, chosen and sincere friend. Short translations vary with context.
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?
- its Arabic range includes purity and sincere friendship.
- Check pronunciation and official spelling before registration.
Sources & further reading
Wiktionary · صفية ↗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.
What does Safiya mean?
Safiya is the feminine form related to the Arabic adjective ṣafī, with senses including pure, chosen and sincere friend. Short translations vary with context.