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Saafir

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Pronounced sah-FEER /sɑːˈfɪər/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of the Arabic Safir, 'an envoy; an ambassador; a mediator.' A dignified, diplomatic name.Low

In 30 seconds: A dignified Arabic name: Saafir means 'an envoy; an ambassador' (said 'sah-FEER'). Diplomatic and rare.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningA spelling of the Arabic Safir, 'an envoy; an ambassador; a mediator.' A dignified, diplomatic name.

U.S. rank (2024)#10678 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 150

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Saafir is a variant of the Arabic Safir, 'an ambassador; an envoy.' It reaches U.S. families through Muslim naming and reads dignified and diplomatic — rare here (said 'sah-FEER').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families. Rare, dignified, and diplomatic.

Did you know? Saafir spells the Arabic Safir, 'an envoy; an ambassador; a mediator' — a dignified name with a diplomatic, peace-making sense (said 'sah-FEER').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Saafir — Arabic Safir 'envoy; ambassador'

Variations

SafirSafeerSaafeer

Nicknames

SafFeer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Saafir mean?

Saafir is a form of the Arabic Safir, 'an envoy; an ambassador; a mediator.'

How do you pronounce Saafir?

It's said sah-FEER /sɑːˈfɪər/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Saafir a boy or girl name?

Saafir is a boy's name.

How popular is Saafir?

Saafir is a rare name in the U.S.