The nameSafa
Safa is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "purity". It has been liked in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Safa comes from the Arabic safa, "purity, clarity, serenity".
Origin
Arabic. As-Safa is also the name of a hill in Mecca, part of the pilgrimage.
History
Safa appeared in France in the late 1970s and peaked in the early 2010s.
Popularity of the name Safa
Safa in France
Safa was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 2,200 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Safa. Its rise began around 1990, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Safa in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 163 births a year on average, against 208 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Safa mean?
Safa comes from the Arabic safa, "purity, clarity, serenity".
What is the origin of the name Safa?
Arabic. As-Safa is also the name of a hill in Mecca, part of the pilgrimage.
Is Safa a girl's or a boy's name?
Safa is a girl's name.