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Safaa

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Meaning

Purity

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic صفاء
Urdu صفا
Persian صفا
Turkish Safa
Bengali সাফা
Pashto صفا

Alternate Spellings

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

While popular in Arabic regions, Safaa has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Safaa, like the alternate spelling Safa, comes from the Arabic root s-f-w, meaning "purity." Safa is also the name of a hill near the Kaaba walked as part of the sa'i ritual.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ص-ف-و (ṣ-f-w, 'to be pure, clear'). Safaa means 'purity, clarity' - also related to Al-Safa, one of the two hills between which pilgrims walk during the Hajj ritual of Sa'i.

Islamic Significance

Purity is tied in the Quran to love rather than to rule: God loves those who turn to him and loves those who purify themselves (2:222).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.