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SaffronIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Yellow Saffron

Pronunciation: SAF-ruhhn

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Name
Saffron
Meaning
Yellow Saffron
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
SAF-ruhhn
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Saffron mean?

Saffron is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Yellow Saffron". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: SAF-ruhhn. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

زعفران

زعفران ایک قیمتی اور خوشبودار نبات ہے

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

زعفران

الزعفران هو نبات ذو رائحة عطرة و قيمة عالية

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

SAF-ruhhn

IPA

/ˈzæfræn/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Saffron is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Yellow Saffron. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

GoldOrange

Lucky Stone

Carnelian

Life Path Number

9

Numerology meaning: Indicates the ability to understand the universal laws.

Personality

Personality Traits

WarmRadiantExoticPreciousV = VirtuousC = CourageousL = LoyalD = Dutiful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

None

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name "Saffron" in the Islamic context represents luxury, richness, and exclusivity. It is often associated with the elite and the well-off due to the high value and rarity of the saffron spice. In various Islamic cultures, saffron is used in cooking and in traditional medicine for its aromatic and therapeutic properties. The name can also symbolize the hope and joy that comes with the dawn of a new day, similar to the vibrant yellow hue of the saffron spice.
In Islamic tradition, saffron represents the purity and divine beauty that lies within every individual. It is a reminder of the sacredness and intrinsic worth of every human being. Saffron is also linked to the idea of spiritual enlightenment and is often used as a symbol of resurrection and the eternal life that awaits us in the hereafter. The saffron color is also associated with the intense love and devotion one has for their Creator and is mentioned in several Hadiths as a metaphor for the infinite love and attachment we should hold for Allah SWT.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Ibn Al-Athir records the name of a town in Yemen as Safuran, which is derived from the Arabic word for saffron.

13th century

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Saffron BurrowsSaffron CoomberSaffron Herndon

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Saffron

Saffron is a valuable and fragrant plant

🇵🇰Urdu

زعفران

زعفران ایک قیمتی اور خوشبودار نبات ہے

🇸🇦Arabic

زعفران

الزعفران هو نبات ذو رائحة عطرة و قيمة عالية

🇮🇳Hindi

केसर

केसर एक मूल्यवान और सुगंधित पौधा है

🇦🇫Pashto

زعفران

زعفران یو قیمتي او خوش بویي نبات دی

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