Abdul-Hafiz
Abdul-Hafiz is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Servant of the Preserver”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Preserver |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عبد الحفيظ |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-ha-FEEZ |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, North Africa, India |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Hafiz
Abdul-Hafiz means 'servant of the Preserver', from ʿAbd al-Ḥafīẓ. Al-Ḥafīẓ is God who guards and protects all things. The name should not be mixed up with ḥāfiẓ, the title given to someone who has learned the whole Quran by heart, though both come from the same root. In Morocco, Sultan ʿAbd al-Ḥafīẓ ruled during the early twentieth century, and in South Asia the name is usually spelled Abdul Hafeez.
Is Abdul-Hafiz a Muslim name?
The name is built on al-Ḥafīẓ, and the Prophet Hūd says in the Quran: 'Indeed my Lord is Guardian (ḥafīẓ) over all things' (Quran 11:57).
How popular is Abdul-Hafiz?
It is used in South Asia as Abdul Hafeez and in North Africa as Abdelhafid.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Hafiz mean?
Abdul-Hafiz means 'Servant of the Preserver'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Abdul-Hafiz a Muslim name?
The name is built on al-Ḥafīẓ, and the Prophet Hūd says in the Quran: 'Indeed my Lord is Guardian (ḥafīẓ) over all things' (Quran 11:57).
How do you pronounce Abdul-Hafiz?
Abdul-Hafiz is pronounced ab-dul-ha-FEEZ.
Is Abdul-Hafiz a boy or girl name?
Abdul-Hafiz is usually a boy name.