Safiyyah
In Arabic: صفية
From purity and clarity; associated with calmness and straightforwardness, and well-known in Islamic history.
من الصفاء والخُلوص، ويُقال في السكينة والوضوح، وهو اسمٌ معروف في التاريخ الإسلامي
- Girl name
- Islamic tradition
- Faith
- Virtue
- Short
- Strong sound
- Rare
- Pan-Arab
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صفية, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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- What does the name Safiyyah mean?
- From purity and clarity; associated with calmness and straightforwardness, and well-known in Islamic history.
- Is Safiyyah a boy or a girl name?
- Safiyyah is a girl name.
- How is Safiyyah written in English?
- Safiyyah in Arabic: صفية.
- Does Safiyyah fit the father's name?
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