Safiya
Safiyyah (Arabic: صفية, romanized: Ṣafiyya) is an Arabic feminine given name, meaning "pure".[1][2] Alternative transliterations include Saffiyah, Safiyyah, Safie, Safia, Safya, Sophie etc.
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| Pronunciation | Arabic: [sˤafija] |
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| Gender | Female |
| Language(s) | Arabic |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Pure, Sincere Friend |
| Region of origin | Arabia |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Saffiyah, Safia |
| Variant form(s) | Safiye |
Notable bearers of the name include:
See also
- Safiye, Turkish form
- Sophia (name) (unrelated Greek name)
References
- Salahuddin Ahmed (1999). A Dictionary of Muslim Names. London: Hurst & Company.
- S. A. Rahman (2001). A Dictionary of Muslim Names. New Delhi: Goodword Books.
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