What is the meaning of the Islamic name Safura (صَفُورَاء)?

The Islamic name Safura (صَفُورَاء) means "Pious, Modest, Wife of Prophet Musa (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ)". It is of Arabic origin and is suitable for a Muslim girl.

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Origin: Arabic

صَفُورَاء

Safura

Transliteration: Ṣafūrā’ • Pronounced: (Sa-foo-raa)

Name Meaning

"Pious, Modest, Wife of Prophet Musa (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ)"

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Regional Usage & Naming Heritage

Prominent Regional Familiarity:

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Naming Tradition:

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Associated Countries & Lineage:

IndiaPakistanBangladeshSaudi ArabiaUAEKuwaitQatarOmanBahrainIndonesiaMalaysiaTürkiyeUKUSACanadaAustralia

Islamic Significance & History

The noble name of the daughter of Prophet Shuaib (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) and wife of Prophet Musa (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), celebrated in Surah Al-Qasas (28:25) for her modesty.