Muslim girl name
Safa: name meaning
صفا
“Purity, clarity”
GirlGender
ArabicOrigin
YesIn the Qur'an
As-Safa is one of the two hills of the Sa'i in Makkah (2:158).
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Safa mean?
Safa (صفا) means "Purity, clarity". It is a Arabic name for a girl.
Is Safa a Muslim name?
Yes. Safa is used by Muslims around the world. As-Safa is one of the two hills of the Sa'i in Makkah (2:158).
Is Safa mentioned in the Qur'an?
Yes. As-Safa is one of the two hills of the Sa'i in Makkah (2:158).