Sefa
Sefa is a Muslim boy name meaning “Purity, serenity, joy”.
| Meaning | Purity, serenity, joy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Ṣafāʾ |
| Arabic spelling | صفاء |
| Pronunciation | seh-FAH |
| Arabic root | ص ف و (ṣ-f-w) — to be clear, pure |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sefa
Sefa is the Turkish form of Arabic ṣafāʾ, 'clarity, purity', which in Turkish also came to mean delight and contentment, as in the greeting 'Hoş geldin, sefa geldin'. In Turkey it is used mainly for boys, while in the Arab world Safa is usually a girls' name. It shares its root with the hill of al-Ṣafā in Makkah.
Is Sefa a Muslim name?
Yes. Sefa is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning purity and serenity, and it recalls the hill of Safa visited during Hajj and Umrah.
Is Sefa in the Quran?
The related word names the hill in Makkah: 'Indeed, al-Safa and al-Marwa are among the symbols of Allah' (Quran 2:158).
Where is the name Sefa used?
A boys' name in Turkey; as Safa it is mostly a girls' name in Arab countries and South Asia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sefa mean?
Sefa means 'Purity, serenity, joy'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Ṣafāʾ.
Is Sefa a Muslim name?
Yes. Sefa is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning purity and serenity, and it recalls the hill of Safa visited during Hajj and Umrah.
How do you write Sefa in Arabic?
Sefa is written صفاء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sefa?
Sefa is pronounced seh-FAH.
Is Sefa mentioned in the Quran?
The related word names the hill in Makkah: 'Indeed, al-Safa and al-Marwa are among the symbols of Allah' (Quran 2:158).