girl · Arabic

Safiya

/SA-fi-ya/

Meaning: Pure, chosen friend

Safiya at a glance

Meaning: Pure, chosen friend
Origin: Arabic
Religion: Muslim
Gender: girl
Pronunciation: SA-fi-ya
Syllables: 2
Popularity: classic
Variants & Spellings: Saafiya, Safiyia, Saafeeya, Saafiyiya, Safeeyah, Safeey

Lucky details for Safiya

Number: 7
Color: Sea Green
Stone: Amethyst
Flower: Water Lily
Day: Monday
Planet: Neptune
Zodiac: Pisces
Metal: Platinum

Safiya is a Arabic name meaning “pure, chosen friend”. Parents choose Safiya for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Safiya reduce to 7, a number linked with Neptune and with people who are insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker.

Numerology

Chaldean value 7 — Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning.

Personality

Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning

Positive Traits

Insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker

Negative Traits

Needs quiet time and can seem distant when overwhelmed

Career Suggestions

Science, psychology, writing, film, philosophy

Nicknames

Safi Safy Say

Middle Names

Saanvi Safiyi Sari

Sibling Names

Abdullah Aly Bylaal Ibrahima

Compatible Names

Aaliyah Ayshah Aneese Faatimah Hanya Jaamilah

FAQs about the name Safiya

What does the name Safiya mean?

Safiya means “pure, chosen friend” and comes from a Arabic root.

Is Safiya a boy or girl name?

Safiya is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Safiya?

Safiya is pronounced SA-fi-ya (2 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Safiya?

The lucky number for Safiya is 7, ruled by Neptune.

What are good nicknames for Safiya?

Popular short forms include Safi, Safy, Say.