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Safa

/SAH-fah/

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Meaning

Purity, clarity; Hill in Mecca

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ุงู„ุตูุง
Urdu ุตูุง
Persian ุตูุง
Bengali เฆธเฆพเฆซเฆพ
Pashto ุตูุง

Alternate Spellings

Capturing elegance and depth, Safa stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Purity, clarity; Hill in Mecca', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Quranic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Safa is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Safa comes from the Arabic root s-f-w, meaning "purity" or "clarity." Safa is also the name of a hill near the Kaaba in Mecca, walked between as part of the sa'i ritual during Hajj and Umrah.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ุต-ู-ูˆ (แนฃ-f-w, 'to be pure, clear'). Safa means 'purity' or 'clarity.'

Islamic Significance

Also the name of one of two hills in Mecca (Safa and Marwah) between which pilgrims walk during the ritual of Sa'i, part of both Hajj and Umrah.

Quranic Connection

Safa and Marwah are named directly in Quran 2:158.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.