Safina
Safina Meaning & Origin
About Safina
The surname Safina is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "safinah," which means "ship" or "boat" in Arabic. It is a common surname among Arabic-speaking communities and may have originated as a nickname for someone who worked or lived near a shipyard or had a connection to ships. The surname Safina can also be found among Jewish communities, particularly those of Sephardic origin, where it may have been adopted as a variant of the Hebrew surname "Sapir," meaning "sapphire."
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Safina is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Safina: 148
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 117480
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.05
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Safina based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Safina is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Safina in Braille
Here's how to represent Safina in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Safina using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Safina using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
