Safwan
Safwan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Smooth, clear rock”.
| Meaning | Smooth, clear rock |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | صفوان |
| Pronunciation | saf-WAHN |
| Arabic root | ص ف و (ṣ-f-w) — to be clear, pure |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Safwan
Safwan is a classical Arabic name meaning a smooth, clean rock or stone. Several Companions bore it, including Ṣafwān ibn al-Muʿaṭṭal, who escorted ʿĀʾisha back to Madinah, and Ṣafwān ibn Umayya, a Quraysh noble who accepted Islam after the conquest of Makkah. The word ṣafwān itself is used in the Quran in a parable about charity.
Is Safwan a Muslim name?
Yes. Safwan is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, carried by several Companions of the Prophet ﷺ.
Is Safwan in the Quran?
The word appears in a parable about charity spoiled by showing off: 'his example is like a smooth rock (ṣafwān) upon which is dust' (Quran 2:264).
Where is the name Safwan used?
Common across the Arab world and South Asia; spelled Safouane in North Africa and France.
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Spellings and variants of Safwan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Safwan mean?
Safwan means 'Smooth, clear rock'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Safwan a Muslim name?
Yes. Safwan is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, carried by several Companions of the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you write Safwan in Arabic?
Safwan is written صفوان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Safwan?
Safwan is pronounced saf-WAHN.
Is Safwan mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in a parable about charity spoiled by showing off: 'his example is like a smooth rock (ṣafwān) upon which is dust' (Quran 2:264).