Hanifa
Hanifa 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 | Afghanistan, Central Asia, East Africa, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Hanifa
Hanifa, Ḥanīfa in Arabic, is the feminine of ḥanīf and describes a woman of pure and sincere faith in one God. Muslims know the word well through Abū Ḥanīfa, the celebrated legal scholar from Kufa. It is also familiar from Banū Ḥanīfa, an Arabian tribe. In Turkish and the Balkans the name takes the form Hanife, and it is also common in Afghanistan and Central Asia.
Is Hanifa a Muslim name?
Hanifa is the feminine of the Quranic word ḥanīf, which describes Ibrahim as 'upright (ḥanīfan), a Muslim' (Quran 3:67).
How popular is Hanifa?
Hanifa is found in Afghanistan, Central Asia and East Africa, and as Hanife in Turkey and the Balkans.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hanifa mean?
Hanifa means 'Upright and true in faith'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Hanifa a Muslim name?
Hanifa is the feminine of the Quranic word ḥanīf, which describes Ibrahim as 'upright (ḥanīfan), a Muslim' (Quran 3:67).
How do you pronounce Hanifa?
Hanifa is pronounced ha-NEE-fah.
Is Hanifa a boy or girl name?
Hanifa is usually a girl name.