Sofiyat
Sofiyat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Pure; chosen friend”.
| Meaning | Pure; chosen friend |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Yoruba form of Arabic Ṣafiyya |
| Arabic spelling | صفية |
| Pronunciation | soh-FEE-yaht |
| Arabic root | ص ف و (ṣ-f-w) — to be pure, clear |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sofiyat
Sofiyat is the Yoruba form of Ṣafiyya, 'pure' or 'chosen', with the vowel after the emphatic ṣ heard as o and the feminine ending kept as -at. Ṣafiyya bint Ḥuyayy was a wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and his aunt Ṣafiyya bint ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib was a celebrated early Muslim.
Is Sofiyat a Muslim name?
Yes. Sofiyat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Ṣafiyya, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Where is the name Sofiyat used?
Used among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
Gifts with the name Sofiyat
- Sofiyat name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Sofiyat baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We may earn a small commission from these links, at no extra cost to you.
Spellings and variants of Sofiyat
Read more
More girl names like Sofiyat
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sofiyat mean?
Sofiyat means 'Pure; chosen friend'. It comes from Yoruba form of Arabic Ṣafiyya.
Is Sofiyat a Muslim name?
Yes. Sofiyat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Ṣafiyya, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
How do you write Sofiyat in Arabic?
Sofiyat is written صفية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sofiyat?
Sofiyat is pronounced soh-FEE-yaht.