Safiya (Arabic: صفية, romanizedṢafiyya) is an Arab name, meaning "pure."[1][2] Alternative transliterations include Saffiyah, Safiyyah, Safie, Safia, Safija, Safya, Sophie, Safiyah, Safeia, etc.

Safiya, Safeia
PronunciationArabic: [sˤafija]
GenderFemale
Language(s)Arabic
Origin
MeaningPure, "Sincere Friend", cielo limpido, "Wisdom"
Region of originArab world
Other names
Alternative spellingSaffiyah, Safia, Safya, Safie, Safeia, Safieh
Variant form(s)Safiye

Notable bearers of the name include:

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References

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  1. ^ Salahuddin Ahmed (1999). A Dictionary of Muslim Names. London: Hurst & Company.
  2. ^ S. A. Rahman (2001). A Dictionary of Muslim Names. New Delhi: Goodword Books.