Safeenah
Safeenah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Ship, boat, ark”.
| Meaning | Ship, boat, ark |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | سفينة |
| Pronunciation | sa-FEE-nah |
| Arabic root | س ف ن (s-f-n) — to plane, to skim the surface |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Safeenah
Safeenah is a spelling of the Arabic word safīna, a ship or boat. The root originally describes something skimming across a surface, which is how a vessel moves over water. The word is used in the Quran for the Ark of Noah and for the boat Khidr damaged in the story with Musa, so the name brings to mind rescue and safe passage. As a girl's name it is uncommon but used in South Asia and East Africa.
Is Safeenah a Muslim name?
Yes. Safeenah is an Arabic word with a Quranic background, used as a girl's name by Muslim families. It recalls the Ark through which Noah and the believers were saved.
Is Safeenah in the Quran?
The word appears in the Quran for Noah's Ark: 'But We saved him and the people of the ship, and made it a sign for the worlds' (Quran 29:15).
Where is the name Safeenah used?
An uncommon name, found mainly among Muslims in South Asia and East Africa, usually spelled Safina or Safeena.
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Spellings and variants of Safeenah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Safeenah mean?
Safeenah means 'Ship, boat, ark'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Safeenah a Muslim name?
Yes. Safeenah is an Arabic word with a Quranic background, used as a girl's name by Muslim families. It recalls the Ark through which Noah and the believers were saved.
How do you write Safeenah in Arabic?
Safeenah is written سفينة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Safeenah?
Safeenah is pronounced sa-FEE-nah.
Is Safeenah mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in the Quran for Noah's Ark: 'But We saved him and the people of the ship, and made it a sign for the worlds' (Quran 29:15).