Girl name
Shafira name meaning
“sapphire”
Shafira is a feminine name meaning sapphire, commonly linked to Safira in modern naming usage. Syafira is another spelling associated with the same interpretation. The gemstone term is related to Latin sapphirus and Greek sappheiros, supplying the linguistic connection behind the name’s meaning of sapphire.
What does Shafira mean?
Sapphire
In Indonesian: batu safir
Origin and cultural usage of Shafira
In modern naming, Syafira or Shafira is often understood as a variant of Safira, referring to sapphire. The gemstone term is related to Latin sapphirus and Greek sappheiros.
How to pronounce Shafira
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦥ꦳ꦶꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞ᮪ᮠᮖᮤᮛ |
Is Shafira a girl’s name?
Yes, Shafira is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 10% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Shafira ranks #987 among girl names in our data sample (10 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 Shafira
Famous people named Shafira
- Shafira Devi Herfesa · b. 2008
- Shafira K. Doyle
- Shafira Umm · b. 1984
- Shafira Aqsha Carbella · b. 2000
- Shafira Mediana Putri · b. 1994
- Shafira Novita Rhostianie · b. 1998
FAQ about the name Shafira
What is the meaning of Shafira?
Shafira means sapphire. In modern naming, Syafira or Shafira is often understood as a variant of Safira, referring to sapphire. The gemstone term is related to Latin sapphirus and Greek sappheiros.
Is Shafira a girl’s name?
Yes, Shafira is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 10% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Shafira have?
Shafira has 3 syllables (Sha-fi-ra) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Shafira?
Shafira ranks #987 among girl names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Shafira?
Other spellings: Syafira.
Famous people named Shafira?
Notable people named Shafira include Shafira Devi Herfesa, Shafira K. Doyle, Shafira Umm.
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