Pure, sincere, or chosen
Safiatou is a West African variant of the Arabic name Safiya. It is particularly common in Francophone African countries such as Guinea, Mali, and Senegal, where the suffix '-tou' is frequently added to traditional female names. The name carries connotations of purity and being a sincere friend.
Less common today
Safiatou isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,623 in 2025.
Senegalese doctor and former Minister of Health
Burkinabé human rights activist and businesswoman
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
