The nameSafwan
Safwan is an Arabic boy's name, rising in France since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
It comes from the Arabic safwan, "smooth rock", and suggests purity.
Origin
Arabic.
History
First found in France in 1986, Safwan rose in the 2010s and peaked in the early 2020s, notably in Occitanie and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
Popularity of the name Safwan
Safwan in France
Safwan was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 720 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Safwan. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Safwan in France were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 119 births a year on average, against 98 in the five years before.
Safwan in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Safwan mean?
It comes from the Arabic safwan, "smooth rock", and suggests purity.
What is the origin of the name Safwan?
Arabic.
Is Safwan a girl's or a boy's name?
Safwan is a boy's name.