Safavi

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Safavi (Persian: صفوی) is a Persian surname, best known as the surname of the royal family of the Safavid dynasty. Some have argued that Safavi is a cognate of the word "Safaviyeh" (Persian: صفویه). And that "Safa" is a cognate of the word Sufi (Persian: صوفی). "Safavi" is an adjective, created for the name "Safi". Translated to English, "Safavi" would correspond roughly to "Safi-ish" or "Safidian" "Safavi" is the correct Persian language reference to "Safi" (Persian: صفی), the name of Sheikh Safi-ad-din Ardabili (Persian: صفی‌الدین اردبیلی). Similarly we speak of "Edwardian", when making a reference to the era affiliated with king Edward VII. Sheikh Safi's descendants have been going by this name for 770 years. There are numerous bearers of the name "Safavi" thriving in modern-day Iran, who claim descent from Sheikh Safi (Persian: شیخ صفی) or any of his royal heirs. Many Safavis can still be found in East Azerbaijan, Ardebil Province and Isfahan Province – the former capital of the Safavid dynasty – and can also be found in Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan province. Safavis can also be found all across Iran.