Safi Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSAH-fee / /sæˈfi/Arabic; Swahili
Meaning
pure; innocent
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic, Safi is derived from 'safā', meaning purity or innocence, often used in religious contexts. In Swahili, it carries a similar meaning, reflecting the influence of Arabic on the language due to historical trade and cultural exchange along the East African coast.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Safi
- Saffi
International Variants
- Safi (Arabic)
- Safi (Swahili)
Famous people named Safi
Safi Abdi — Somali politician.
Safi Kaskas — author.
Fictional characters named Safi
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Safi was first seen in the United States in 2000. Safi has ranked as high as #1342 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Safi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Safi (2020)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 11 |