Girl name
Shafa name meaning
“clear; pure”
Shafa is a feminine name commonly linked to Arabic ṣafā, meaning clarity or purity, and interpreted as clear or pure. Syafa is a spelling variant. The Latin spelling Shafa can also refer to al-Ṣafā, the name of the hill associated with the rites of pilgrimage.
What does Shafa mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Shafa
Shafa or Syafa is commonly connected with Arabic ṣafā ‘clarity, purity’. The Latin spelling may also refer to al-Ṣafā, the hill associated with the pilgrimage rites.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Shafa in Islam and the Quran
Shafa appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 158. The Quran uses الصفا as the name of a hill.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Shafa
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Shafa, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Shafa: clear; pure
- Tursina: the mountain in Sinai
- Rahmiati: affection and mercy
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Shafa Musdalifah Khansa
Meaning of each word
- Shafa: clear; pure
- Musdalifah: name of a stopping place during Hajj
- Khansa: having a short, upturned nose
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Shafa Rohmah
Meaning of each word
- Shafa: clear; pure
- Rohmah: compassion; mercy
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Meaning of each word
- Aghnia: those who are wealthy and well-off
- Shafa: clear; pure
- Khaira: good or possessing excellence
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Shafa Laili
Meaning of each word
- Shafa: clear; pure
- Laili: associated with the night
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Meaning of each word
- Shafa: clear; pure
- Muslimah: a woman who submits to God
- Laela: night; nighttime
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How to pronounce Shafa
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /shafa/ |
| Arabic script | صفا |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦥ꦳ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞ᮪ᮠᮖ |
Is Shafa a girl’s name?
Yes, Shafa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Shafa ranks #1,568 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Shafa
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
Famous people named Shafa
- Shafa Sabila Fadli · b. 1998
- Shafa Alya Ramadhani
- Shafa Aura Rahmani · b. 2003
FAQ about the name Shafa
What is the meaning of Shafa?
Shafa means clear; pure. Shafa or Syafa is commonly connected with Arabic ṣafā ‘clarity, purity’. The Latin spelling may also refer to al-Ṣafā, the hill associated with the pilgrimage rites.
Is Shafa a girl’s name?
Yes, Shafa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Shafa?
Shafa is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Shafa in the Quran?
Shafa appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 158. The Quran uses الصفا as the name of a hill.
How many syllables does Shafa have?
Shafa has 2 syllables (Sha-fa) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Shafa?
Shafa ranks #1,568 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Shafa?
Other spellings: Syafa.
What full names go well with Shafa?
Some ideas: Shafa Tursina Rahmiati; Shafa Musdalifah Khansa; Shafa Rohmah.
Famous people named Shafa?
Notable people named Shafa include Shafa Sabila Fadli, Shafa Alya Ramadhani, Shafa Aura Rahmani.
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