Safiya means “pure, sincere”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- Safiya is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Safiya mean?
Literal meaning
Safiya is a girl's name used in Uzbek, Bashkir and Tatar. It means “pure, sincere”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
name of a wife of the Prophet Muhammad
Meaning themes: Purity
Safiya in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Safiya mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Safiya and Сафия (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pure, sincere” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Safiya mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Сафия and Safiya (common romanization). Here it is glossed as “pure, clear”. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Safiya mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Safiya (common romanization). Here it is glossed as “pure, clear”. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Safiya come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Safiya?
Safiya is used as a given name in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Safiya across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbek | SafiyaLatin | Girl | same as above: “pure, sincere” | Editorial |
| Tatar | СафияCyrillic | Girl | “pure, clear” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | SafiyaLatin, romanized | Girl | “pure, clear” | 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 Safiya
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safiya | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Сафия | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
| Сафия | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Safiya | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Safiya | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Safiya
Sibling names for Safiya
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Safiya rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZakiyaGirl“pure, intelligent”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme purity
- TohirBoy“pure”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme purity
- ZilolaGirl“pure, cool water”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme purity
- AfifaGirl“chaste, virtuous”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme purity
- IsmatBoy“purity, chastity, innocence”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme purity
- TagiraGirl“pure, chaste”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme purity
- AsilaGirl“noble, pure”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme purity
- TagirBoy“pure”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme purity
Common questions about Safiya
What does the name Safiya mean?
Safiya means “pure, sincere”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Safiya a girl's or a boy's name?
Safiya is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Uzbek: girls; Tatar: girls; Bashkir: girls.
Where does Safiya come from?
Safiya is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Safiya?
Safiya is recorded for Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. 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 is Safiya spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Safiya (Latin), Сафия (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Safiya have?
Safiya has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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