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Saffa

Quick answerSaffa is an Arabic name meaning "pure" or "clear," derived from the root word "safa" which conveys clarity and purity.

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#17,235
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2000
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters5
Numerology6 Chaldean 3
Global rank#4,193

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Saffa

Saffa is an Arabic name meaning "pure" or "clear," derived from the root word "safa" which conveys clarity and purity.

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Etymology

Saffa is an Arabic name meaning "pure" or "clear," derived from the root word "safa" which conveys clarity and purity. The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking Muslim communities and has historical roots in Islamic tradition.

Saffa currently ranks #17,235 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.

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