Safiya
sah-FEE-yah
What it means
pure; sincere; chosen friend
Language
Arabic
Culture
Arab/Islamic
Religion
Muslim
Style era
timeless
Themes
religious · virtuous
Popularity over time
Source: US Social Security Administration national records, 1880-2024.
Nicknames & variants
Common nicknames
Saf
Alternate spellings
SafiyahSafiyyaSafiye
In other languages
Safiye (Turkish)Safiyeh (Persian)
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Notable people named Safiya
Safiyya bint Huyayy (wife of Muhammad)
Safiye Sultan