Sufian
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Sufian
The name 'Sufian' (also spelled Sufyan) means "one who walks barefoot" or "sandstone," derived from the Arabic root *s-f-y* (ص ف ي) or *s-f-n* (س ف ن), often interpreted as "pure" or "devoted." It is predominantly used in Islamic cultures, notably among Muslims, as it was the name of several early Islamic figures, including the prominent 7th-century scholar Sufyan al-Thawri.
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Etymology
The name 'Sufian' (also spelled Sufyan) means "one who walks barefoot" or "sandstone," derived from the Arabic root *s-f-y* (ص ف ي) or *s-f-n* (س ف ن), often interpreted as "pure" or "devoted." It is predominantly used in Islamic cultures, notably among Muslims, as it was the name of several early Islamic figures, including the prominent 7th-century scholar Sufyan al-Thawri.
Sufian currently ranks #7,612 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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