Safir

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Pronounced sah-FEER /sɑːˈfɪər/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Safir, 'an envoy; an ambassador; a mediator'; a related route ties it to 'sapphire' (the gem). Dignified and diplomatic.Low

In 30 seconds: A dignified Arabic name: Safir means 'an envoy; an ambassador' (said 'sah-FEER'). Diplomatic — a gem link too.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Safir, 'an envoy; an ambassador; a mediator'; a related route ties it to 'sapphire' (the gem). Dignified and diplomatic.

U.S. rank (2024)#10683 ↘ Falling

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

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 126

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

Safir comes from the Arabic for 'an ambassador; an envoy,' with a related sense linked to 'sapphire.' It reaches U.S. families through Muslim naming and reads dignified — rare here (said 'sah-FEER').

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

Did you know? Safir is Arabic for 'an envoy; an ambassador; a mediator,' and by a related route ties to 'sapphire' (the gem) — a dignified name with a diplomatic, jewel-bright feel (said 'sah-FEER').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Safir — Arabic 'envoy; ambassador'; 'sapphire' link noted

Variations

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Nicknames

SafFeer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Safir mean?

Safir is Arabic for 'an envoy; an ambassador; a mediator'; a related route ties it to 'sapphire,' which we note.

How do you pronounce Safir?

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

Is Safir a boy or girl name?

Safir is a boy's name.

How popular is Safir?

Safir is a rare name in the U.S.