Girl name
Safa name meaning
“purity and clarity”
Safa is a feminine name commonly linked to Arabic ṣafāʾ, meaning “purity” or “clarity”. This interpretation relates the name to that particular Arabic word. The Latin spelling Safa can also represent al-Ṣafā, the name of a hill in Mecca, which is a distinct Arabic form.
What does Safa mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Safa
As a name, Safa can derive from Arabic ṣafāʾ, ‘purity’ or ‘clarity’. The same Latin spelling can also represent al-Ṣafā, the hill in Mecca, which is a distinct form.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Safa in Islam and the Quran
Safa does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Safa
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Safa, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Safa: purity and clarity
- Afifah: chaste, preserving personal honor
- Kori: reciter of the Quran
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Meaning of each word
- Safa: purity and clarity
- Maulida: birth, birthday
- Umayah: little female servant
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Safa Rahmi
Meaning of each word
- Safa: purity and clarity
- Rahmi: associated with mercy
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Meaning of each word
- Izzati: my dignity, my honor
- Safa: purity and clarity
- Nurjanna: light of paradise
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Safa Wardah
Meaning of each word
- Safa: purity and clarity
- Wardah: a blooming rose
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Meaning of each word
- Safa: purity and clarity
- Qomariyah: relating to the moon
- Nurjanna: light of paradise
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How to pronounce Safa
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /safa/ |
| Arabic script | صفاء |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦥ꦳ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮖ |
Is Safa a girl’s name?
Yes, Safa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 25% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Safa ranks #2,382 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Safa
Names with related meanings
- Suci♀Pure, free from stain
- Fitriani♀Associated with innate nature and purity
- Murni♀Pure, unmixed
- Agnes♀Pure, chaste
- Fitriana♀Innate nature, original purity
- Karina♀Pure
- Afifah♀Chaste, preserving personal honor
- Ning♂♀Clear
- Fitriyani♀Associated with innate nature or purity
- Fitrah♂♀Innate disposition, original nature
- Nirmala♀Pure, clean and unblemished
- Isma♀Protection, safeguarding
FAQ about the name Safa
What is the meaning of Safa?
Safa means purity and clarity. As a name, Safa can derive from Arabic ṣafāʾ, ‘purity’ or ‘clarity’. The same Latin spelling can also represent al-Ṣafā, the hill in Mecca, which is a distinct form.
Is Safa a girl’s name?
Yes, Safa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 25% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Safa?
Safa is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Safa in the Quran?
Safa does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Safa have?
Safa has 2 syllables (Sa-fa) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Safa?
Safa ranks #2,382 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Safa?
Some ideas: Safa Afifah Kori; Safa Maulida Umayah; Safa Rahmi.
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