Wisdom; sapphire or precious stone
Saphia is a rare variant that bridges two distinct etymological paths. It is often used as a variation of the Greek name Sophia, meaning wisdom, or as a derivative of the Hebrew and Latin roots for the sapphire gemstone. In some contexts, it is also associated with the Arabic name Safiya, meaning pure or sincere.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Saphia in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
French-Moroccan novelist and screenwriter
