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Safura

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Meaning

Wife of Prophet Moses

Linguistic Origin

Hebrew

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage
Graceful and timeless, the name Safura is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Wife of Prophet Moses', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Safura, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Safura is the traditional name given to the wife of Musa (AS), daughter of Prophet Shu'ayb, whose marriage is described in the Quran (28:27) though she is not named directly in the text.

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Etymology

From the Hebrew Tzipporah, traditionally identified as the wife of the Prophet Musa (Moses) whom he married in the land of Madyan, though not named directly in the Quranic text.

Islamic Significance

Safura is identified in tradition with Zipporah, the wife of the Prophet Musa whom he met at the well of Madyan.

Cultural / Regional Usage

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