Ahl al-Bayt / Historical
Sifa
See-fah
Pronunciation: See-fah
صفة
Girl
Origin
Swahili
Meaning
Praise, attribute, quality, or characteristic
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
4
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Sifa.
Sifa is a Swahili name commonly explained as Praise, attribute, quality, or characteristic. It is often grouped with Ahl al-Bayt / Historical names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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