Girl name
Safiyyah name meaning
“pure, specially chosen”
Safiyyah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning pure or specially chosen. It derives from ṣafiyyah, the feminine form of ṣafī, which is associated with purity and being chosen. This connection accounts for the name’s feminine usage and the two related senses of its meaning.
What does Safiyyah mean?
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Safiyyah
From Arabic ṣafiyyah, the feminine of ṣafī, associated with purity and being chosen. It is known through Safiyyah bint Huyayy, a wife of Muhammad.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Female Companions of the Prophet |
| Starts with | S · Sa |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Safiyyah in Islam and the Quran
Safiyyah 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.
How to pronounce Safiyyah
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /safijah/ |
| Arabic script | صفية |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦥ꦳ꦶꦲꦶꦪꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮖᮤᮄᮚᮂ |
Is Safiyyah a girl’s name?
Yes, Safiyyah is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Safiyyah is rare in our data sample.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Safiyyah
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 Safiyyah
What is the meaning of Safiyyah?
Safiyyah means pure, specially chosen. From Arabic ṣafiyyah, the feminine of ṣafī, associated with purity and being chosen. It is known through Safiyyah bint Huyayy, a wife of Muhammad.
Is Safiyyah a girl’s name?
Yes, Safiyyah is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Safiyyah?
Safiyyah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Safiyyah in the Quran?
Safiyyah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Safiyyah have?
Safiyyah has 3 syllables (Sa-fiy-yah) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Safiyyah?
Safiyyah is rare in our data sample.
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