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Asfiya

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Pronounced as-FEE-yuh /æsˈfiː.jə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Asfiya, plural of Safi ('pure; chosen; select') — 'the chosen; the pure ones,' a term of spiritual esteem. A meaningful name.Low

In 30 seconds: A meaningful Arabic name: Asfiya means 'the chosen; the pure ones' (said 'as-FEE-yuh'). Graceful and dignified.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Asfiya, plural of Safi ('pure; chosen; select') — 'the chosen; the pure ones,' a term of spiritual esteem. A meaningful name.

U.S. rank (2016)#14554 ↗ Rising

2016 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Asfiya comes from the Arabic for 'the chosen; the pure ones,' from Safi ('pure; select'). Graceful and dignified — rare in the U.S. (said 'as-FEE-yuh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families. Rare, graceful, and meaningful.

Did you know? Asfiya is Arabic for 'the chosen; the pure ones' (from Safi, 'pure; select') — a name of spiritual esteem we note honestly (said 'as-FEE-yuh').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Asfiya — Arabic 'the chosen; the pure ones'

Variations

AsfiaAsfiyahAsifa

Nicknames

AsfiFiya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Asfiya mean?

Asfiya is Arabic for 'the chosen; the pure ones' (from Safi, 'pure; select').

How do you pronounce Asfiya?

It's said as-FEE-yuh /æsˈfiː.jə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Asfiya a boy or girl name?

Asfiya is a girl's name.

How popular is Asfiya?

Asfiya is an extremely rare name in the U.S.