Sufyan
“Swift-footed”Muslim boy name · Arabic origin
MeaningSwift-footed
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
First letterS
What does Sufyan mean?
Sufyan is a beautiful Muslim boy name of Arabic origin. It means “Swift-footed”. Imam Sufyan ath-Thawri.
Naming a child after the Prophets, the Companions and the righteous is a cherished tradition: it connects the child to a noble example from the very first day.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged parents to choose names with good meanings, and to perform the Aqiqah and shave the baby’s head on the seventh day.