Hafiza
Hafiza is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Guardian; woman who knows the Quran”.
| Meaning | Guardian; woman who knows the Quran |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | حافظة |
| Pronunciation | HAA-fi-zah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, Bangladesh, Central Asia, Balkans |
Meaning and origin of Hafiza
Hafiza is the feminine of Ḥāfiẓ and describes a woman who guards and preserves. Just as with the male form, it doubles as the title for a woman who has memorised every word of the Quran. As a first name it is particularly widespread in South Asia and Central Asia. Bosnian and Tatar Muslims are fond of it too, while Turkish families use the form Hafize.
Is Hafiza a Muslim name?
Hafiza is an Arabic Muslim girls' name carrying the honoured sense of a Quran memoriser, with a root found in the verse 'Indeed, We sent down the Reminder, and indeed We will be its guardian' (Quran 15:9).
How popular is Hafiza?
Hafiza is found in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan and Bosnia, and among Turkish families as Hafize.
Gifts with the name Hafiza
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Spellings and variants of Hafiza
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hafiza mean?
Hafiza means 'Guardian; woman who knows the Quran'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Hafiza a Muslim name?
Hafiza is an Arabic Muslim girls' name carrying the honoured sense of a Quran memoriser, with a root found in the verse 'Indeed, We sent down the Reminder, and indeed We will be its guardian' (Quran 15:9).
How do you pronounce Hafiza?
Hafiza is pronounced HAA-fi-zah.
Is Hafiza a boy or girl name?
Hafiza is usually a girl name.