Haafiz
Haafiz is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Guardian; memoriser of the Quran”.
| Meaning | Guardian; memoriser of the Quran |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | حافظ |
| Pronunciation | HAH-fiz |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide, Pakistan, India, Nigeria |
Meaning and origin of Haafiz
Haafiz, ḥāfiẓ in Arabic, means a guardian or preserver. It is also the honoured title for anyone who has learnt the entire Quran by heart, and al-Ḥāfiẓ, the Preserver, is one of the names of God. The great Persian poet Ḥāfiẓ of Shiraz chose it as his pen name because he had memorised the Quran. In Urdu the ẓ sound becomes z, which is why the name is often written Hafiz.
Is Haafiz a Muslim name?
Haafiz is honoured in Islam as the title of those who carry the whole Quran in memory, and as a quality of God, who is called 'the best guardian (khayrun ḥāfiẓā), and He is the most merciful of the merciful' (Quran 12:64).
How popular is Haafiz?
Haafiz is found across the Muslim world, with Hafez being the usual Iranian and Arabic spelling.
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Spellings and variants of Haafiz
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Haafiz mean?
Haafiz means 'Guardian; memoriser of the Quran'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Haafiz a Muslim name?
Haafiz is honoured in Islam as the title of those who carry the whole Quran in memory, and as a quality of God, who is called 'the best guardian (khayrun ḥāfiẓā), and He is the most merciful of the merciful' (Quran 12:64).
How do you pronounce Haafiz?
Haafiz is pronounced HAH-fiz.
Is Haafiz a boy or girl name?
Haafiz is usually a boy name.