The baby name Saffira is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /səˈfɪrə/ (suh-FEER-uh).
Saffira is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Saffira is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /səˈfɪrə/ (suh-FEER-uh).
Saffira is Hebrew in Origin.
Saffira is a modern, mellifluous variant of Sapphira, ultimately from Greek sappheiros and Latin sapphirus, “sapphire,” related to Hebrew sapir. The core meaning evokes the deep-blue gemstone, long associated with protection, wisdom, and heavenly clarity; by extension, Saffira carries connotations of rarity and brilliance. In Arabic, Safira (سفيرة) means “ambassadress,” a similar-sounding form that sometimes informs the name’s cross-cultural appeal.
The name traces to the New Testament figure Sapphira (Acts 5), giving it historical depth despite sporadic use. English revival of jewel names in the Victorian era and late 20th-century naming fashions paved the way for streamlined spellings; contemporary culture (e.g., the fantasy dragon Saphira) further boosted awareness. Common variants and cognates include Sapphira, Saphira, Safira (Portuguese/Spanish), Sapphire (English), and Sapir (Hebrew). Nicknames range from Saffy and Safi to Fira.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #918 | 38 | 5,933 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #990 | 3 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,066 | 7 | 24,821 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Saffira is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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