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Safiya

Muslim Girl Name · Scholarly Verified

صَفِيَّة

Pure, Untouched, Sincere Friend; Mother of the Believers Sayyidatina Safiyyah (RA)

Mother of the Believers (Ummah al-Mu'minin) Sayyidatina Safiyyah bint Huyayy (RA).

Themes: faith, beauty

Origin:
Arabic
Transliteration:
Safiyyah • Pronounced: (Sa-fee-yah)
Prominent Regional Familiarity
South Asia, Middle East / Gulf, Western Communities
Naming Tradition
South Asian Muslim Names,Arabic Classical Names
Associated Countries & Lineage
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, UK
Primary Quranic / Hadith Source
Sahih al-Bukhari & Hadith
Authenticated Scholarly Sources
Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 3711 · Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 24

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What is the meaning of the Islamic name Safiya (صَفِيَّة)?

The Islamic name Safiya (صَفِيَّة) means "Pure, Untouched, Sincere Friend; Mother of the Believers Sayyidatina Safiyyah (RA)". It is of Arabic origin and is suitable for a Muslim girl.

What is the Islamic significance of the name Safiya?

Mother of the Believers (Ummah al-Mu'minin) Sayyidatina Safiyyah bint Huyayy (RA).