Safire means “clear voice; whistle”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Safire is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Safire mean?
Literal meaning
Safire is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “clear voice; whistle”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Safire in Turkish
What does Safire mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Safire. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “clear voice; whistle” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Safire come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Safire a Turkish name?
Yes. Safire is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Safire across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SafireLatin | Unisex | same as above: “clear voice; whistle” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Safire
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safire | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Safire
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Safire rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NeşeGirl“joy”same language (turkish)
- MarziyeGirl“pleasing, approved”same language (turkish)
- YeterkızGirl“enough girls”same language (turkish)
- TemirhanBoy“iron khan”same language (turkish)
- BaskakUnisex“brave, courageous”same language (turkish)
- BahtınurUnisex“fortunate, lucky”same language (turkish)
- FaysalBoy“decisive judge”same language (turkish)
- KadirBoy“powerful, mighty; capable”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Safire
What does the name Safire mean?
Safire means “clear voice; whistle”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Safire a girl's or a boy's name?
Safire is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Safire come from?
Safire is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Safire?
Safire is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Safire have?
Safire has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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