Safwan
/səfˈwɑːn/noun
An Arabic masculine given name, also transliterated Ṣafwān.
Did you know?Safwan is associated with the Arabic root ṣ-f-w, which produces words connected with purity, clarity, selectness, and refinement—not merely a personal name.
Etymological Timeline
Classical Arabic
Arabic
ṣafwān (صَفْوَان)
“A smooth rock or smooth stone; also used as a masculine personal name.”
Classical Arabic
Arabic
ṣ-f-w (ص ف و)
“A root associated with becoming pure, clear, unmixed, or selected.”
7th Century
Arabic
Ṣafwān ibn Umayya
“A prominent historical Arabic personal name borne by a Qurayshi leader and companion of Muhammad.”
Medieval Arabic
Arabic
ṣafā (صَفَا)
“Purity, clarity, serenity, or freedom from turbidity; a related form from the same root.”
Modern English
English
Safwan
“A transliterated Arabic masculine given name used in English.”