Pure, serene, or clear
Derived from the Arabic word 'safa', the name signifies purity and clarity. It is often associated with the serenity of a clear sky or the stillness of a calm mind. In Islamic tradition, Al-Safa is also the name of a sacred hill in Mecca.
Less common today
Safaa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,308 in 2016.
Contemporary Moroccan mixed-media artist
Egyptian poet, filmmaker, and playwright
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).