Pure, sincere, or chosen one
Derived from the Arabic root meaning 'pure' or 'serene.' It is historically significant as the name of one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad, symbolizing virtue and high status.
About 7 girls were named Saffiyah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A wife of the Prophet Muhammad
Nigerian woman who became a global symbol for human rights
