Soufiane
Soufiane is a Muslim boy name meaning “Name of early Muslim figures”.
| Meaning | Name of early Muslim figures |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, French spelling |
| Arabic spelling | سفيان |
| Pronunciation | soo-fee-YAHN |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Soufiane
Soufiane is the Moroccan and Algerian French spelling of Sufyān, an old Arabic name. Its best-known bearers are Abū Sufyān ibn Ḥarb, a leader of Quraysh who later embraced Islam, and Sufyān al-Thawrī, the great 8th-century scholar of hadith and law. Its literal meaning is uncertain, though some link it to sailing or swiftness.
Is Soufiane a Muslim name?
Yes. Soufiane is the North African spelling of Sufyan, a classical Muslim name borne by the scholar Sufyan al-Thawri.
Where is the name Soufiane used?
Very common in Morocco and Algeria and among their communities in Europe.
Gifts with the name Soufiane
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Soufiane
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Soufiane mean?
Soufiane means 'Name of early Muslim figures'. It comes from Arabic, French spelling.
Is Soufiane a Muslim name?
Yes. Soufiane is the North African spelling of Sufyan, a classical Muslim name borne by the scholar Sufyan al-Thawri.
How do you write Soufiane in Arabic?
Soufiane is written سفيان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Soufiane?
Soufiane is pronounced soo-fee-YAHN.