Safet
Safet is a Muslim boy name meaning “The purest, the choicest part”.
| Meaning | The purest, the choicest part |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Bosnian form of Arabic Ṣafwat |
| Arabic spelling | صفوت |
| Pronunciation | SAH-fet |
| Arabic root | ص ف و (ṣ-f-w) — to be clear, pure |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Safet
Safet comes from the Arabic Ṣafwat, from the root ṣ-f-w, which means to be clear, pure or free of impurity. Ṣafwa is the clearest or finest part of something, the cream or the best portion, and by extension the elite or chosen. So the name is usually explained as 'the choicest', 'the purest' or 'the best of something'. Translations shift between purity and excellence, but the root links them: what is purest is also the best.
The name reached the Balkans through Ottoman Turkish, where the Arabic ending was read as -et or -vet, giving Safvet. In Bosnian speech this shortened naturally to Safet, pronounced SAH-fet, and it became a familiar man's name among Bosniaks in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Sandžak and Montenegro during the twentieth century, as well as among some Albanians. Turkish still uses Safvet, and Safwat is the Arabic form, written صفوت. Well-known bearers include the footballer Safet Sušić, one of the finest Yugoslav players of his era, and the sevdalinka singer Safet Isović.
Famous people named Safet
- Safet Sušić — Bosnian footballer and coach, a star of Yugoslav football
- Safet Isović — Bosnian singer of traditional sevdalinka
Is Safet a Muslim name?
Yes. Safet is a Muslim name, the Bosnian form of the Arabic Ṣafwat (choicest, purest). It is used almost exclusively by Muslim families in the Balkans.
Where is the name Safet used?
Common among Bosniaks in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sandžak and Montenegro, and among some Albanians and Turks as Safvet.
Gifts with the name Safet
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Safet mean?
Safet means 'The purest, the choicest part'. It comes from Bosnian form of Arabic Ṣafwat.
Is Safet a Muslim name?
Yes. Safet is a Muslim name, the Bosnian form of the Arabic Ṣafwat (choicest, purest). It is used almost exclusively by Muslim families in the Balkans.
How do you write Safet in Arabic?
Safet is written صفوت in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Safet?
Safet is pronounced SAH-fet.
Is Safet a Bosnian name?
Yes. Safet is a Bosnian form of an Arabic name, used almost only by Muslim families in the Balkans.
What is Safet in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is Safvet.