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Zafira
Pronounced zə-FEE-rah /zəˈfi.rɑ/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic zafira, 'victorious, successful' (feminine of Zafir); also linked to Spanish zafiro, 'sapphire'; routes layeredMedium
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
Zafira comes from Arabic zafira, 'victorious, successful' (the feminine of Zafir), and is also linked to the sapphire — Spanish zafiro, from Greek sappheiros (routes layered, which we note). A bold, elegant name across the Arab and Spanish worlds (said 'zə-FEE-rah').
In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and Latina families. Rare, victorious-or-a-sapphire at the root, and elegant.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Zafira mean?
Zafira is Arabic for 'victorious, successful', and is also linked to 'sapphire'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Zafira?
It's said zə-FEE-rah /zəˈfi.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Zafira a boy or girl name?
Zafira is a girl's name.
How popular is Zafira?
Zafira is a rare name in the U.S.