Girl name
Syafa name meaning
“clear; pure”
Syafa is a feminine name commonly linked to Arabic ṣafā, ‘clarity’ or ‘purity’, giving the meaning ‘clear’ or ‘pure’. Shafa is a spelling variant. This Latin spelling can also refer to al-Ṣafā, the name of a hill associated with pilgrimage rites.
What does Syafa mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Syafa
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.
Syafa in Islam and the Quran
Syafa 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 Syafa
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Syafa, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Syafa: clear; pure
- Azizah: esteemed, cherished, strong
- Dila: just, fair
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Meaning of each word
- Syafa: clear; pure
- Nisak: women collectively
- Zuhra: the planet Venus; brilliance
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Syafa Laili
Meaning of each word
- Syafa: clear; pure
- Laili: associated with the night
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Meaning of each word
- Qonita: devout and obedient
- Syafa: clear; pure
- Rukiyah: rising, ascending
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Syafa Rizkia
Meaning of each word
- Syafa: clear; pure
- Rizkia: provision or sustenance
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Meaning of each word
- Syafa: clear; pure
- Marpuah: elevated, raised in rank
- Alifia: friendly, companionable
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How to pronounce Syafa
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃafa/ |
| Arabic script | صفا |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦥ꦳ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮯᮖ |
Is Syafa a girl’s name?
Yes, Syafa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Syafa ranks #2,636 among girl names in our data sample (3 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 Syafa
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 Syafa
- Syafa Illiyin B · b. 1966
FAQ about the name Syafa
What is the meaning of Syafa?
Syafa 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 Syafa a girl’s name?
Yes, Syafa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Syafa?
Syafa is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Syafa in the Quran?
Syafa 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 Syafa have?
Syafa has 2 syllables (Sya-fa) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Syafa?
Syafa ranks #2,636 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Syafa?
Other spellings: Shafa.
What full names go well with Syafa?
Some ideas: Syafa Azizah Dila; Syafa Nisak Zuhra; Syafa Laili.
Famous people named Syafa?
Notable people named Syafa include Syafa Illiyin B.
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