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Sufyan

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Meaning

Walking fast; Name of a Companion

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic سفيان
Urdu سفیان
Persian سفیانی
Turkish Süfyan
Bengali সুফিয়ান
Pashto سفیان

Alternate Spellings

The name Sufyan is a classic masculine title rooted in Arabic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Walking fast; Name of a Companion', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Sufyan comes from the Arabic root s-f-y, meaning "fast walking." Sufyan ibn Uyaynah was a celebrated early hadith scholar.

Reference Profile

Etymology

Related to the Arabic root ص-و-ف-ن context. Sufyan al-Thawri was a celebrated early scholar of hadith and jurisprudence.

Notable Historical Usage

Sufyan al-Thawri (716-778 CE) was the Kufan jurist and hadith master called the commander of the faithful in hadith.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.