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Safah
Pronounced SAH-fah /ˈsɑː.fə/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic safa, 'purity; clarity; serenity,' and the name of As-Safa, a small hill in Mecca central to the pilgrimage. A serene, faith-linked name.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Safah is Arabic for 'purity; clarity' and recalls the hill of As-Safa in Mecca. It reads serene and heritage-rich, used across the Arabic-speaking world and rare in the U.S. (said 'SAH-fah').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, serene, and faith-rooted.
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What does the name Safah mean?
Safah is Arabic for 'purity; clarity; serenity,' and names the hill of As-Safa in Mecca.
How do you pronounce Safah?
It's said SAH-fah /ˈsɑː.fə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Safah a boy or girl name?
Safah is a girl's name.
How popular is Safah?
Safah is a rare name in the U.S.