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Safina

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Meaning

Boat

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic سافينا
Urdu سفینہ
Persian صفینا
Bengali সাফিনা
Pashto سفینه

Alternate Spellings

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

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

Safina comes from the Arabic root s-f-n, meaning "boat" or ship. A hadith (Sunan al-Tirmidhi) compares the Prophet ﷺ's household to the ark of Nuh.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic سفينة (safinah), 'ship' - also the name of Safinah, a freed servant of the Prophet Muhammad known for a hadith in which the Prophet gave him this name for his role helping carry companions' belongings.

Quranic Connection

Safinah ('ship') is the Quran's word for the ark: 'But We saved him and the companions of the ship, and We made it a sign for the worlds' (29:15).

Cultural / Regional Usage

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