Shafi
Shafi is a Muslim boy name meaning “Intercessor, one who pleads for others”.
| Meaning | Intercessor, one who pleads for others |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | شفيع |
| Pronunciation | sha-FEE |
| Arabic root | ش ف ع (sh-f-ʿ) — to intercede |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Shafi
Shafi is most often the Arabic Shafīʿ, an intercessor who pleads on another's behalf, a title Muslims associate with the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who will intercede for his community on the Day of Judgement. It is common in South Asia, often in compounds such as Muhammad Shafi. A different Arabic word, Shāfī, means 'healer'.
Is Shafi a Muslim name?
Yes. Shafi is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning intercessor, linked to the intercession of the Prophet ﷺ.
Is Shafi in the Quran?
The root appears in Ayat al-Kursi: 'Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission?' (Quran 2:255).
Where is the name Shafi used?
Common in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, often as Muhammad Shafi.
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Spellings and variants of Shafi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shafi mean?
Shafi means 'Intercessor, one who pleads for others'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Shafi a Muslim name?
Yes. Shafi is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning intercessor, linked to the intercession of the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you write Shafi in Arabic?
Shafi is written شفيع in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Shafi?
Shafi is pronounced sha-FEE.
Is Shafi mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in Ayat al-Kursi: 'Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission?' (Quran 2:255).