Saffiyah

Saffiyah Meaning & Origin

About Saffiyah
The name "Saffiyah" is of Arabic origin and has several meanings. It is derived from the Arabic word "safi" which means "pure" or "sincere." It can also be associated with the word "safiyya" which means "chosen" or "selected." In Islamic tradition, Saffiyah is the name of one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad, known for her loyalty and devotion. Overall, the name Saffiyah carries connotations of purity, sincerity, and being chosen or selected.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Saffiyah are female.

Saffiyah Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AH0 F IY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/saffiyah*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Saffiyah in Braille

Here's how to represent Saffiyah in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Saffiyah in braille

How to Spell the Name Saffiyah in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Saffiyah using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Saffiyah in sign language

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