The nameSofiane
Sofiane is a boy's name of Arabic origin. It has been given steadily in France since the 1980s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Sofiane comes from the Arabic Sufyan, a name found from the early days of Islam. Its meaning is debated.
Origin
Arabic. Abu Sufyan was a leading figure of Mecca in the time of the Prophet Muhammad. It is also spelled Sofian or Soufiane.
History
The name is widely given in North Africa. In France it spread from the 1980s and peaked in the mid 2000s.
Famous people named Sofiane
- Sofiane Feghouli, footballer
- Sofiane Zermani, rapper and actor
Popularity of the name Sofiane
Sofiane in France
Sofiane was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 8,360 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Sofiane. Its rise began around 1980, and it peaked in 2005. Half of all babies named Sofiane in France were born before 2001. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 150 births a year on average, against 305 in the five years before.
Sofiane in Belgium
Sofiane was most popular in Belgium in the 2000s, with 490 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Sofiane. Half of all babies named Sofiane in Belgium were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 7 births a year on average, against 21 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sofiane mean?
Sofiane comes from the Arabic Sufyan, a name found from the early days of Islam. Its meaning is debated.
What is the origin of the name Sofiane?
Arabic. Abu Sufyan was a leading figure of Mecca in the time of the Prophet Muhammad. It is also spelled Sofian or Soufiane.
Is Sofiane a girl's or a boy's name?
Sofiane is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Sofiane?
Sofiane Feghouli, footballer; Sofiane Zermani, rapper and actor.