At a Glance: Name: Safia – Meaning: Pure – Origin: Arabic (used in Swahili) – Gender: Girl
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.
Popularity of Safia
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1975–2024.
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