Hafiz
Hafiz 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 | HAA-fiz |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Hafiz
Hafiz, ḥāfiẓ in Arabic, describes someone who guards or preserves. It is also the honoured title of a person who has committed the entire Quran to memory, which gives the name deep religious respect. That is exactly why the Persian poet Ḥāfiẓ of Shiraz adopted it as his pen name. As a first name it is used in South Asia, Turkey, where it is written Hafız, the Arab world and Malaysia.
Is Hafiz a Muslim name?
Hafiz is respected in Islam as the title of those who know the Quran by heart, and its root appears in God's promise: 'Indeed, We sent down the Reminder, and indeed We will be its guardian' (Quran 15:9).
How popular is Hafiz?
Hafiz is widely used in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Malaysia, as Hafez in Egypt and as Hafız in Turkey.
Gifts with the name Hafiz
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Spellings and variants of Hafiz
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hafiz mean?
Hafiz means 'Guardian; memoriser of the Quran'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Hafiz a Muslim name?
Hafiz is respected in Islam as the title of those who know the Quran by heart, and its root appears in God's promise: 'Indeed, We sent down the Reminder, and indeed We will be its guardian' (Quran 15:9).
How do you pronounce Hafiz?
Hafiz is pronounced HAA-fiz.
Is Hafiz a boy or girl name?
Hafiz is usually a boy name.