Hafiz
Meaning of Hafiz
Hafiz is a male name with Arabic origins. It is pronounced as HAH-feez (/hɑfiz/). The name Hafiz has variations such as Hafeez. In the United States of America, Hafiz has been given to newborns over the years, with varying levels of popularity. In recent years, it has been given to around 5-11 babies annually. The name Hafiz carries a strong and meaningful association, as it is derived from an Arabic word that means "guardian" or "memorizer." In Islamic tradition, a Hafiz refers to someone who has memorized the entire Quran. This name embodies qualities such as wisdom, knowledge, and devotion.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as HAH-feez (/hɑfiz/)
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Similar Names to Hafiz
Notable People Named Hafiz
| Hafiz al-Assad was a prominent Syrian politician and military officer who served as the 18th president of Syria from 1971 until his death in 2000. |
| Hafiz Saeed Khan, also known as Mullah Saeed Orakzai, was an Islamic militant who served as the emir for the Islamic State – Khorasan Province (ISIS–K) from January 2015 until his death in July 2016. |
| Hafiz was a successful French Thoroughbred racehorse, winning several races in France and Britain during his career. |
| Hafiz Adams is a Ghanaian professional footballer known for his role as a defender for Real Tamale United in the Ghanaian Premier League, and for captaining Wa All Stars to their first league title in 2016. |
| Mohd Hafiz bin Kamal is a Malaysian footballer known for his set-piece expertise and contributions to Pahang's success in the Malaysia Cup. |
