girl · Arabic

Safiyah

/SA-fi-yah/

Meaning: Pure, chosen friend

Safiyah at a glance

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

Lucky details for Safiyah

Number: 3
Color: Royal Purple
Stone: Yellow Sapphire
Flower: Lily
Day: Thursday
Planet: Jupiter
Zodiac: Sagittarius
Metal: Tin

Safiyah is a Arabic name meaning “pure, chosen friend”. It is a spelling variant of Safiya and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Safiyah for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with expressive, curious, endlessly sociable. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Safiyah reduce to 3, a number linked with Jupiter and with people who are optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music.

Numerology

Chaldean value 3 — Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable.

Personality

Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable

Positive Traits

Optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music

Negative Traits

Can scatter energy across too many interests at once

Career Suggestions

Writing, media, teaching, law, travel and tourism

Nicknames

Safi Safy Say

Middle Names

Saanvi Safiyi Sari

Sibling Names

Abdullah Aly Bylaal Ibrahima

Compatible Names

Aaliyah Aeeshe Anees Faatyma Haneh Jaamyla

FAQs about the name Safiyah

What does the name Safiyah mean?

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

Is Safiyah a boy or girl name?

Safiyah is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Safiyah?

Safiyah is pronounced SA-fi-yah (2 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Safiyah?

The lucky number for Safiyah is 3, ruled by Jupiter.

What are good nicknames for Safiyah?

Popular short forms include Safi, Safy, Say.