Muslim girl name
Safiya: name meaning
صفية
“Pure, sincere friend”
GirlGender
ArabicOrigin
NoIn the Qur'an
Safiyyah, wife of the Prophet ﷺ.
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 Safiya mean?
Safiya (صفية) means "Pure, sincere friend". It is a Arabic name for a girl.
Is Safiya a Muslim name?
Yes. Safiya is used by Muslims around the world. Safiyyah, wife of the Prophet ﷺ.
Is Safiya mentioned in the Qur'an?
Safiya is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.