What origin is the name Shafi?

Shafi comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Shafi a popular name?

Shafi is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Shafi?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Shafi — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

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Q: Is Shafi a rare name?

Yes. Shafi does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Shafi

Shafi

Boy

african

2 syllables

Shafi is an african boy's name meaning "An Arabic name meaning advocate, mediator, or pure. It is often used to describe one who intercedes on behalf of others.".

The meaning of Shafi is "An Arabic name meaning advocate, mediator, or pure. It is often used to describe one who intercedes on behalf of others." — a boy name of african origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Arabic name meaning advocate, mediator, or pure. It is often used to describe one who intercedes on behalf of others.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Shafi

Very rare in US records

What does Shafi mean?

Shafi is a boy name of african origin meaning "An Arabic name meaning advocate, mediator, or pure. It is often used to describe one who intercedes on behalf of others.".