Safavi
English
Alternative forms
- Safawi, Ṣafawī
- Safavee, Safavy, Safawy (uncommon spellings)
- Sofee, Soffi, Sofi, Sophi, Sophia, Sophie, Sophy (all archaic)
Etymology
Transliteration of Iranian Persian صَفَوی (safavi), from Arabic صَفَوِيّ (ṣafawiyy).
Adjective
Safavi (not comparable)
- Synonym of Safavid.
Noun
Safavi (plural Safavis)
- Synonym of Safavid.