Saffir

Saffir is a surname of French origin, derived from the French word "safran," which means saffron. It is also a given name, often used as a diminutive of the name Alexander. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures and languages, including Saffir, Saffire, and Saffira. Notable individuals with the surname Saffir include:

1. Herbert Saffir (1915-2007), an American geologist and meteorologist who is best known for developing the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, a system used to categorize hurricanes based on their sustained wind speeds.

2. Robert Saffir (1933-2011), an American businessman and philanthropist, who was the founder and chairman of Saffir, Orloff & Co., a private investment firm.

The name Saffir has also been used in literature and popular culture. For example, in the 1998 film "Armageddon," the character played by Bruce Willis is named Harry Saffir. Additionally, the name Saffir has been used in various forms in different languages, such as Safir in Arabic and Safira in Hebrew.