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Saphir 2
Gender Masculine
Scripts ספיר(Hebrew) سَفِير(Arabic)
Pronounced Pron. sa-FIR(Arabic, Hebrew, American English) SA-FIR(French)  [key]
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
Added 1/22/2020 by yehuda hek RU
Edited 3/6/2020 by Mike C


See Also

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