Safiyya

Arabic
"confidante, best friend"

Safiyya Origin and Meaning

The name Safiyya is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "confidante, best friend".

The fact that this is pronounced sah-FEE-yah would cause Western ears to hear it as Sophia.

Popularity of the name Safiyya

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Famous People Named Safiyya

  • Safiyyah bint Huyayy
    a wife of the Prophet Muhammad
  • Saffiyah binte ‘Abd al
    Muṭṭalib, companion and aunt of Muhammad
  • Safiyyah bint Abi al
    'As, mother of Ramla bint Abi Sufyan, another wife of Muhammad

The name Safiyya in Pop Culture

  • Safiya Nygaard
    Youtube personality, formerly working with Buzzfeed