سفيان

Sofiane

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Sofiane is a Muslim boy name meaning “Classical Arabic name; often explained as 'swift'”.

MeaningClassical Arabic name; often explained as 'swift'
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingسفيان
Pronunciationso-fee-AHN
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Sofiane

Sofiane is the French-influenced spelling of Sufyān, an old Arabic name whose exact meaning is debated. It is borne by the Companion Abū Sufyān ibn Ḥarb and by the great scholar Sufyān al-Thawrī. It is one of the most popular names among Algerian families in Algeria and France.

Is Sofiane a Muslim name?

Yes. Sofiane is the Maghrebi form of Sufyan, a classical Arabic Muslim name.

Where is the name Sofiane used?

Very common in Algeria and Morocco (Soufiane).

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Spellings and variants of Sofiane

SufyanSoufianeSofianSufian

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sofiane mean?

Sofiane means 'Classical Arabic name; often explained as 'swift''. It comes from Arabic.

Is Sofiane a Muslim name?

Yes. Sofiane is the Maghrebi form of Sufyan, a classical Arabic Muslim name.

How do you write Sofiane in Arabic?

Sofiane is written سفيان in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Sofiane?

Sofiane is pronounced so-fee-AHN.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.