Haneefah
Haneefah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Sincere and upright in faith”.
| Meaning | Sincere and upright in faith |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | حنيفة |
| Pronunciation | ha-NEE-fah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide, Nigeria |
Meaning and origin of Haneefah
Haneefah spells Ḥanīfa with a closing h for the Arabic feminine ending, a style that English-speaking and Nigerian families like. The name speaks of a woman whose worship of the One God is honest and true. It draws directly on the Quran's description of the faith of the Prophet Ibrahim. Hanifa and Haneefa are related spellings, and all of them carry the same meaning.
Is Haneefah a Muslim name?
Haneefah comes from ḥanīf, the Quranic word for pure belief in one God: 'Ibrahim was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but he was upright (ḥanīfan), a Muslim' (Quran 3:67).
How popular is Haneefah?
Haneefah is found among English-speaking Muslims in the UK and US, and in Nigeria.
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Spellings and variants of Haneefah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Haneefah mean?
Haneefah means 'Sincere and upright in faith'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Haneefah a Muslim name?
Haneefah comes from ḥanīf, the Quranic word for pure belief in one God: 'Ibrahim was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but he was upright (ḥanīfan), a Muslim' (Quran 3:67).
How do you pronounce Haneefah?
Haneefah is pronounced ha-NEE-fah.
Is Haneefah a boy or girl name?
Haneefah is usually a girl name.