Egyptian Meaning: The name Safiya is an Egyptian baby name. In Egyptian the meaning of the name Safiya is: Pure. SoulUrge Number: 11. Expression Number: 7. People with this name have a deep inner desire to inspire others in a higher cause, and to share their own strongly held views on spiritual matters.n Egyptian the meaning of the name Safiya is: Pure. SoulUrge Number: 11. Expression Number: 7. People with this name have a deep inner desire to inspire others in a higher cause, and to share their own strongly held views on spiritual matters.