Fast-moving, slim, or light
Derived from the Arabic root 's-f-n', it historically refers to someone who moves quickly or is light on their feet. It is a name of great religious significance in Islam, as it was borne by several prominent companions of the Prophet Muhammad and early Islamic scholars.
Less common today
Sufyaan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,141 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Sahabi and prominent leader of the Quraysh
8th-century Islamic scholar and jurist
Prominent 8th-century religious scholar from Kufa
