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Sofian

♂ Boy

Pronounced soh-fee-AHN /soʊ.fiˈɑn/Medium

Meaning: A French-influenced North African spelling of the Arabic name Sufyan, borne by companions of the Prophet Muhammad. It is often glossed from a root suggesting swiftness or a moving wind, though the etymology is debated.Low

In 30 seconds: An Arabic classic in French dress: Sofian is a spelling of Sufyan (said 'soh-fee-AHN'). Often read as 'swift-moving'.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA French-influenced North African spelling of the Arabic name Sufyan, borne by companions of the Prophet Muhammad. It is often glossed from a root suggesting swiftness or a moving wind, though the etymology is debated.
U.S. rank (2024)#13909 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 82

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519992024

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

Sofian is the French-influenced spelling of Arabic Sufyan, common in Algeria, Morocco and among North African families in Europe. Companions of the Prophet Muhammad bore the name, a link we note respectfully. Its etymology is debated; a root suggesting swiftness or a moving wind is often offered. Elegant, rolling, and widely travelled (said 'soh-fee-AHN').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, North African, and elegant.

Did you know? Sofian is Sufyan as spelled in France and the Maghreb — a name borne by companions of the Prophet Muhammad, which we note respectfully. Its exact root is debated, often read as 'swift' (said 'soh-fee-AHN').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Sofian — Arabic Sufyan; French/Maghrebi spelling; etymology debated

Variations

SufyanSoufianeSofiane

Nicknames

SofiSof

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sofian mean?

Sofian is a spelling of the Arabic name Sufyan, borne by companions of the Prophet Muhammad; it is often read as 'swift-moving', though the root is debated.

How do you pronounce Sofian?

It's said soh-fee-AHN /soʊ.fiˈɑn/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Sofian a boy or girl name?

Sofian is a boy's name.

How popular is Sofian?

Sofian is a rare name for boys in the U.S., much more familiar in France and North Africa.

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