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Musfira

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Pronounced mus-FEE-ruh /musˈfi.rə/Medium

Meaning: Musfira is an Arabic name used widely in South Asia. It is glossed two ways: as a feminine of musafir, 'traveller', from the root safar, 'journey'; and, from a related root sense, as 'radiant; one whose face shines with brightness'. Both readings circulate in family usage, and we note the doubling honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A graceful three-beat Arabic name: Musfira is read as 'traveller' and also as 'radiant; bright-faced' (said 'mus-FEE-ruh').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningMusfira is an Arabic name used widely in South Asia. It is glossed two ways: as a feminine of musafir, 'traveller', from the root safar, 'journey'; and, from a related root sense, as 'radiant; one whose face shines with brightness'. Both readings circulate in family usage, and we note the doubling honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#14673 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 18

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220222024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Musfira is an Arabic name well used across South Asia and the Gulf. One reading takes it from safar, 'journey', giving 'traveller'; another reads it as 'radiant; bright of face'. Both circulate, and we note the doubling rather than picking a winner. In the U.S. it is rare and reads as a warm, flowing heritage name (said 'mus-FEE-ruh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, flowing, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Musfira carries two glosses that sit surprisingly well together — 'traveller' and 'one whose face shines'. Both readings are current in family usage, which we note (said 'mus-FEE-ruh').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Musfira — Arabic; 'traveller' / 'radiant'; both glosses current

Variations

MusfirahMusfeera

Nicknames

MusfiFira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Musfira mean?

Musfira is Arabic, read as 'traveller' (from safar, 'journey') and also as 'radiant; bright of face'. Both glosses are current, which we note.

How do you pronounce Musfira?

It's said mus-FEE-ruh /musˈfi.rə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Musfira a boy or girl name?

Musfira is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Musfira?

Musfira is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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