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.
About 15 girls were named Safiyya in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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
