Safi (Arabic: صافي) is a name of Arabic origin meaning "pure." It is a common surname in Levantine countries such as Palestine, Syria and Lebanon. It is also employed by Afghans as a "last name" to refer to their tribal lineage within the Safi tribe, a sub-tribe based in north-eastern Afghanistan.
The surname has the highest density in the State of Palestine, and is most prevalent in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Notable people with the name include:
- Safi Asfia (1916–2008), Iranian technocrat and politician
- Safi, a fictional character from the animated film Wish
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