Mahfuz
Mahfuz is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Protected, preserved, guarded”.
| Meaning | Protected, preserved, guarded |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | محفوظ |
| Pronunciation | mah-FOOZ |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Indonesia |
Meaning and origin of Mahfuz
Mahfuz means protected or preserved. It comes from hifz, a word that covers both guarding something and learning it by heart. The Quran describes itself as written on a Preserved Tablet, lawh mahfuz. Naguib Mahfouz, the Egyptian novelist who won the Nobel prize, bore it as a family name, while in Bangladesh and Malaysia it is a familiar first name. It suits parents who hope their son will be kept safe.
Is Mahfuz a Muslim name?
Mahfuz is the very word the Quran uses for the Preserved Tablet: 'But this is an honoured Quran, [inscribed] in a Preserved Slate (lawhin mahfuz)' (Quran 85:21–22).
How popular is Mahfuz?
It is used in Bangladesh, Egypt and Pakistan, and in Malaysia and Indonesia as Mahfudz.
Gifts with the name Mahfuz
- Mahfuz name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Mahfuz baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Mahfuz
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahfuz mean?
Mahfuz means 'Protected, preserved, guarded'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Mahfuz a Muslim name?
Mahfuz is the very word the Quran uses for the Preserved Tablet: 'But this is an honoured Quran, [inscribed] in a Preserved Slate (lawhin mahfuz)' (Quran 85:21–22).
How do you pronounce Mahfuz?
Mahfuz is pronounced mah-FOOZ.
Is Mahfuz a boy or girl name?
Mahfuz is usually a boy name.