Safar

[ suh-fahr ]

noun

1. the second month of the Islamic calendar.

Safar

/ səˈfɑː /

noun

1. the second month of the Muslim year

Word History and Origins

Origin of Safar¹

First recorded in 1710–20; from Arabic ṣafar, perhaps akin to ṣafira “to be empty, devoid”; cipher ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of Safar¹

from Arabic

Example Sentences

Hicham Safar, the head of a finance committee in the lower house of Algeria’s Parliament, said last week that he “welcomed” such concerns.

From Seattle Times

McShane introduced herself to Victor Safar, who’d just served platters of eggs and toast to a couple seated at a booth upholstered in red vinyl.

From Los Angeles Times

But the PM2.5 levels in Delhi on Thursday are still hovering around 150 on Safar and other Indian government apps.

From BBC

Safar worked as the chair of anesthesiology at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine when he collaborated with Hallen to found Freedom House.

From Los Angeles Times

"We don't have anything… no medicines," says Dr Safar, his voice cracking with emotion as he holds up a prescription he's writing, "we are suffering, sometimes we are crying."

From BBC