At a Glance
- Meaning
- Pure
- Origin
- Arabic (used in Swahili)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- sah-FEE-uh
Safia is an Arabic (used in Swahili) girl's name meaning “Pure”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Safia
Meaning: Pure.
Origin: Arabic (used in Swahili).
A common claim: Often glossed as 'pure and wise' Actually: The 'wise'/'serene' add-ons aren't part of the core Arabic root, which is just about purity/sincerity.
How to Pronounce Safia
sah-FEE-uhIPA /səˈfiːə/
Popularity of Safia
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