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Sufyan

سفيان

Nimble, fast or light in Arabic, conveying swiftness and agility.

Meaning and origin

Sufyan is an Arabic name meaning nimble and swift, used across Arabic-speaking traditions and in Maghrebi cultures.

How to pronounce Sufyan

Arabicsoo-fee-AHN /sufˈjɑːn/

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