Sufia
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Sufia
Sufia is derived from the Arabic word "sufiya" (صوفية), meaning "wise" or "pure," and is related to Sufism, the mystical branch of Islam.
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Etymology
Sufia is derived from the Arabic word "sufiya" (صوفية), meaning "wise" or "pure," and is related to Sufism, the mystical branch of Islam. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic communities across the Middle East, South Asia, and beyond, with historical associations to Islamic spiritual traditions.
Sufia currently ranks #17,400 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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