Boy's name · Companion (sahabi)
Safwan: meaning and origin
صفوان- Meaning
- Smooth, clear stone; clarity
- Arabic
- صفوان
- Say it
- saf-WAAN
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Companion (sahabi)
- Also spelled
- Safwaan
- Source
- Ibn Hajar, al-Isabah
Who he was
Safwan ibn al-Mu'attal, the companion who escorted 'A'ishah back to Madinah.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Safwan mean?
Smooth, clear stone; clarity.
How do you pronounce Safwan?
Say it as saf-WAAN; capitals mark the stressed syllable. In Arabic it is written صفوان.
Is Safwan in the Quran?
No, the name itself is not a word in the Quran. It is known as the name of a companion of the Prophet ﷺ, recorded in Ibn Hajar, al-Isabah.
Is Safwan a boy's or girl's name?
Safwan is a boy's name.
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