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Gender Masculine
Usage Arabic (Modern, Rare, Archaic), Hebrew (Modern, Rare), French (Modern, Rare), English (American, Modern, Rare)
Scripts ספיר(Hebrew) سَفِير(Arabic)
Other Forms FormsSafir
Meaning & History
The meaning of Saphir is primarily from Sapphire: a precious stone, usually blue (but the stone can also be yellow or red.)Also, Saphir means a blue color. Middle English: from Old French safir, via Latin from Greek σάπφειρος and possibly semetic origin, probably denoting lapis lazuli.The plurality in semetic languages provides a wide range of meaning.Arabic, from SAFIR, meaning ambasador, diplomat; one who travels; early Morning (just before dawn); Angel; gold and silver Necklace; book.Hebrew: from SEFER, or SAFIR, meaning Book; Sphere; Number; Counting; Era