Gender: Female
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Best Friend, Pure, Lion's Share, Pure or chosen, Serene
Pronunciation: Sah-FEE-yah, /sɑːˈfiː.jɑː/, S EY F IY AY AY AH
Popularity Rank: #61,557
The name Safiyyah is of Arabic origin and means 'pure' or 'chosen'. It is a popular name in Muslim communities and is often given to girls believed to be blessed or pure.
The name Safiyyah is of Arabic origin and means Best Friend, Pure, Lion's Share, Pure or chosen, Serene, Untroubled. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Safiyyah is commonly found in Nigeria, Malaysia, South Africa, and 22 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Sah-FEE-yah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /sɑːˈfiː.jɑː/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S EY F IY AY AY AH
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Safiyyah is recorded 455 times globally, ranking it as the 61,557th most common name worldwide.
Safiyyah is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 133 occurrences, making it the 5,211th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Safiyyah is found among 1 in every 8719 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #5,211 | 1 : 8,719 |
| Malaysia | #9,471 | 1 : 18,604 |
| South Africa | #14,918 | 1 : 35,529 |
| United States of America | #28,267 | 1 : 36,182 |
| United Kingdom | #11,188 | 1 : 12,749 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Safiyyah from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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