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👍 Safir
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How to Pronounce Safir
Pronounced sah-FEER
🔊 Hear it /sɑːˈfɪər/ Medium ⧉ copy
Meaning: From the Arabic Safir, 'an envoy; an ambassador; a mediator'; a related route ties it to 'sapphire' (the gem). Dignified and diplomatic. Low ⧉ copy
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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Meaning From the Arabic Safir, 'an envoy; an ambassador; a mediator'; a related route ties it to 'sapphire' (the gem). Dignified and diplomatic.
U.S. rank (2025) #6382 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births 14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year 2014
Total births (all-time) ≈ 126
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data peak 2025 2005 2025 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 Saafir Safeer Sapphir
Nicknames Saf Feer
Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Safir… Saafir — a spelling twin of the same name Nasir — a like Arabic boy's name Kadir — a like -ir Arabic name Sahir — a fellow Arabic choice Sabir — another Arabic name 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.
