Pure, sincere, or chosen one
Derived from the Arabic root meaning 'pure,' Safiyya carries connotations of sincerity and being a chosen friend. It is a name of significant historical importance in Islamic tradition, notably held by one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad.
Less common today
Safiyya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,241 in 2024.
A wife of the Prophet Muhammad
Companion and aunt of the Prophet Muhammad
Egyptian political activist known as the Mother of the Egyptians
A character in the novel 'Returning to Haifa' · Returning to Haifa
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
