Safiyyah
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Safiyyah
Safiyyah derives from the Arabic root *s-f-w*, meaning "pure" or "chosen one," with the feminine ending *-ah*.
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Etymology
Safiyyah derives from the Arabic root *s-f-w*, meaning "pure" or "chosen one," with the feminine ending *-ah*. The name is used primarily in Islamic and Arab cultures, with notable historical significance as the name of Safiyyah bint Huyayy, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad and a respected figure in early Islamic history.
Safiyyah currently ranks #4,052 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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