The nameSafwane

Safwane is an Arabic boy's name, mostly given in France in the 2010s.

Meaning

From the Arabic safwan, "smooth rock", an image of purity.

Origin

Arabic.

History

First given in France in the mid 1990s, Safwane peaked in the mid 2010s and is still given today, mostly in the Île-de-France region.

Popularity of the name Safwane

Safwane in France

903rdmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2014peak year (65 births)
995babies named Safwane in France since 1900
03365 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Safwane was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 525 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Safwane. Its rise began around 1999, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Safwane in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 37 births a year on average, against 54 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Safwane mean?

From the Arabic safwan, "smooth rock", an image of purity.

What is the origin of the name Safwane?

Arabic.

Is Safwane a girl's or a boy's name?

Safwane is a boy's name.