Zafira
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- Name
- Zafira
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- Girl name
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The first name Zafira is a female name that has both Arabic roots and can also be seen as a variant of Saphira. In the Arabic language, Zafira is derived from ẓafira (ظَفِرَ) and is translated as 'to win' or 'to triumph,' which interprets the name as 'the winner' or 'the victorious one.' When considered as a derivation from Saphira, it means 'the sapphire' (gemstone) and can also be interpreted as 'the beautiful one.'
What does the name Zafira mean?
The first name Zafira has Arabic origins and is derived from ẓafira (ظَفِرَ), which means 'to win' or 'to triumph.' This results in the meaning 'the winner' or 'the victorious one.' Zafira can also be viewed as a variant of Saphira, which means 'the sapphire' (gemstone) and metaphorically also means 'the beautiful one.' The name and the term for the blue gemstone originate from the Ancient Greek word sappheiros (σάπφειρος), meaning 'gemstone, sapphire,' and are originally derived from the Ancient Hebrew sappīr (סַפִּיר). Zafira is particularly common in the Arabic and Persian regions. Similar variants include Zafirah, Zafiria, and Zaphira.
Where does the name Zafira come from?
The name Zafira is a female first name with Ancient Hebrew and Arabic origins. Meanings such as 'the beautiful one' or 'the sapphire' are associated with it. The etymological root consists of the Arabic word ẓafira (ظَفِرَ), meaning 'to win' or 'to triumph,' as well as the Ancient Hebrew sappīr (סַפִּיר), which means 'lapis lazuli' or 'sapphire.' In Ancient Greek, the word sappheiros (σάπφειρος) also means 'gemstone' or 'sapphire.' The name is used in the Arabic language.
How do you pronounce Zafira?
Za-fi-ra
Popularity
In Germany, Zafira is considered a rare first name. The name currently ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female first names. Zafira achieved its best ranking in 2009 at 2,111th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it 5,457th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, Zafira ranks 6,110th.
Nicknames & pet names
Fira / Zafi
Similar first names
Frequently asked questions about the name Zafira
What is the origin of the name Zafira?
Zafira has Ancient Hebrew and Arabic roots. The name is derived from the Arabic word ẓafira, which means 'to win' or 'to triumph,' and is also associated with the Ancient Hebrew sappīr, which means 'sapphire' or 'lapis lazuli.'
What does the first name Zafira mean?
Zafira means 'the winner' or 'the victorious one,' derived from 'to win' in Arabic. Additionally, the name can also be viewed as a variant of Saphira, which means 'the sapphire' and thus also 'the beautiful one.'
How popular is the name Zafira?
Zafira is primarily common in the Arabic and Persian regions. In other areas, the name is less common but is gaining popularity due to its melodious and positive meaning.