Safiye means “pure”. It comes from Ottoman Turkish and Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Safiye is a name of Turkic and Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Safiye mean?
Literal meaning
Safiye is a Turkish girl's name recorded on Wiktionary. Its etymology there derives it from صَفِيَّة ‘pure’ (Ottoman Turkish and Arabic), giving the meaning “pure”.[1]
Safiye in Turkish
Where does the name Safiye come from?
Ottoman Turkish and Arabic, borrowing. Inherited from Ottoman Turkish صفیه (Safiye), from Arabic صَفِيَّة (ṣafiyya, “pure”).[1]✓ Documented
Is Safiye a Turkish name?
Yes. Safiye is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Arabic elements.
Safiye across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SafiyeLatin | Girl | same as above: “pure” | Documented[1,2] |
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 Safiye
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safiye[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Safiye
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 Safiye rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ÖncüBoy“pioneer, vanguard”same language (turkish)
- TüzmenUnisex“upright, just, trustworthy person”same language (turkish)
- ÖzhanBoy“true khan”same language (turkish)
- TayançBoy“endurance, patience”same language (turkish)
- HanifBoy“upright, true believer”same language (turkish)
- AynagülUnisex“mirror rose”same language (turkish)
- AkdenizBoy“Mediterranean (white sea)”same language (turkish)
- AltınokBoy“golden arrow”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Safiye
What does the name Safiye mean?
Safiye means “pure”. It comes from Ottoman Turkish and Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Safiye a girl's or a boy's name?
Safiye is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Safiye come from?
Safiye is of Ottoman Turkish and Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Safiye?
Safiye 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 Safiye have?
Safiye has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Safiye”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93000494. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology: Inherited from Ottoman Turkish صفیه (Safiye), from Arabic صَفِيَّة (ṣafiyya, “pure”).; Turkish given-name entry; listed as a Turkish given name; headword Safiye
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q75982536. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2357951843. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item with Turkish label
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