Safire
Meaning of Safire
Safire, pronounced /səˈfaɪr/, emerges as a distinctive feminine given name derived directly from the gemstone term sapphire—itself rooted in ancient Greek sappheiros via Hebrew sappir—denoting the precious blue corundum prized for its exceptional hardness and refractive properties. As an English‐language appellation featuring an unconventional “f-i-r-e” orthography, it conveys connotations of fidelity, insight and aristocratic reserve while maintaining a technical precision that appeals to registrants with a predilection for gemological nomenclature. Analysis of U.S. Social Security data indicates that Safire has consistently remained outside the top 900 names for newborn girls—its most prominent ranking being 823 (six occurrences) in 1989, followed by an intermittent resurgence culminating in rank 941 (nine occurrences) in 2024—underscoring both its sustained rarity and periodic adoption by parents seeking a name that combines etymological depth with understated prestige.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as suh-FEER (/səˈfaɪr/)
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