Safwat
/ˈsæf.wət/noun
Safwat is an Arabic masculine personal name meaning excellence, purity, or the chosen elite.
Did you know?Safwat comes from the Arabic root ṣ-f-w, a root associated with clarity, purity, and selecting the finest portion from what is mixed or ordinary.
Etymological Timeline
Classical Arabic
Arabic
ṣ-f-w (صفو)
“A root associated with becoming clear, pure, unmixed, or specially selected.”
Classical Arabic
Arabic
ṣafā (صفا)
“To be pure, clear, serene, or free from turbidity.”
Classical Arabic
Arabic
ṣafwa (صفوة)
“The purest or finest part; the chosen elite or select group.”
Medieval Arabic
Arabic
Ṣafwat (صفوت)
“A masculine personal name formed from the idea of excellence, purity, or being specially chosen.”
Modern English
English
Safwat
“An English transliteration of the Arabic personal name Ṣafwat.”