Safira
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- Name
- Safira
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- Girl name
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Safira is a variation of the name Saphira, which means 'the sapphire' and can also be interpreted metaphorically as 'the beautiful one'. The name and the designation of the blue gemstone derive from the Ancient Greek word sappheiros (σάπφειρος), which means 'gemstone, sapphire'. This word has its origins in the Ancient Hebrew sappīr (סַפִּיר).
What does the name Safira mean?
The name Safira is a variant of Saphira and carries the meaning 'the sapphire', which can also be symbolically understood as 'the beautiful one'. The term for the blue gemstone comes from the Ancient Greek word sappheiros (σάπφειρος), meaning 'gemstone, sapphire', and has its roots in the Ancient Hebrew sappīr (סַפִּיר). In the spelling Safira, this girl's name is particularly common in Indonesia, but is also used in the Portuguese-speaking world. While Safira can be seen as a Germanized form of Saphira, the name plays a rather subordinate role in German naming. Other variants of the name Saphira include Saffira, Safir, Safire, Saphier, Saphir, Saphire, Saphria, Saphrina, Sapir, Sapira, Sappheire, Sapphira, Sapphire, Zafira, Zafiria, and Zaphira.
Where does the name Safira come from?
The name Safira has its roots in Ancient Greek and Ancient Hebrew and means 'the sapphire' or 'the beautiful one'. In Ancient Greek, the word sappheiros (σάπφειρος) stands for 'gemstone, sapphire', while in Ancient Hebrew, the word sappīr (סַפִּיר) refers to lapis lazuli and sapphire. The languages in which the name appears include Esperanto, Indonesian, and Portuguese.
How do you pronounce Safira?
The sound quality and pronunciation of Safira are three syllables and soft. In German pronunciation, the name is usually pronounced as 'Sa-fi-ra' [zaˈfiːʁa] or [saˈfiːʁa], with the emphasis on the second syllable. The open A at the beginning conveys a sense of warmth, while the long I sound in the middle brings brightness to the sound. This makes Safira melodic and powerful - soft, clear, and present.
Popularity
In Germany, Safira is a popular first name. Currently, it ranks 2,723rd in the list of the most common female first names. The name achieved its best placement in 2011, when it ranked 1,286th. In the last ten years, Safira has been given as a first name about 120 times, placing it 2,252nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,040th.
Nicknames & pet names
Fira / Ira / Safari / Saffi / Safi / Safran / Saif
Similar first names
Frequently asked questions about the name Safira
What does the name Safira mean?
The name Safira is a variant of Saphira and means 'the sapphire', which can also be symbolically interpreted as 'the beautiful one.'
Where does the name Safira come from?
Safira has its roots in Ancient Greek and Ancient Hebrew, where the word stands for sapphire and gemstone.
How popular is the name Safira?
In Germany, the name Safira plays a rather subordinate role, but it is widespread in Indonesia and the Portuguese-speaking world.