Haneefa
Haneefa is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Upright and true in faith”.
| Meaning | Upright and true in faith |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | حنيفة |
| Pronunciation | ha-NEE-fah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, East Africa |
Meaning and origin of Haneefa
Haneefa is the feminine form of Ḥanīf, the Quran's term for someone whose faith in one God is pure. The name also brings to mind Banū Ḥanīfa, an important Arabian tribe. Abū Ḥanīfa, whose teachings became the Hanafi school of Islamic law, carried it in his kunya as well. This spelling is especially typical of South Asia and East Africa, while Turkish has the form Hanife.
Is Haneefa a Muslim name?
Haneefa is the feminine of the Quranic word ḥanīf, which describes Ibrahim: 'he was upright (ḥanīfan), a Muslim' (Quran 3:67).
How popular is Haneefa?
Haneefa is used in Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka and East Africa, and in the diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Haneefa mean?
Haneefa means 'Upright and true in faith'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Haneefa a Muslim name?
Haneefa is the feminine of the Quranic word ḥanīf, which describes Ibrahim: 'he was upright (ḥanīfan), a Muslim' (Quran 3:67).
How do you pronounce Haneefa?
Haneefa is pronounced ha-NEE-fah.
Is Haneefa a boy or girl name?
Haneefa is usually a girl name.