Boy name
Hafis name meaning
“guardian, preserver, memorizer”
Hafis is a masculine name commonly linked to Hafiz, from Arabic ḥāfiẓ, meaning guardian, preserver, or memorizer. Hafis is a spelling variant of that name. In Islamic usage, the source word also denotes someone who has memorized the Quran, adding a specific use to its broader meanings.
What does Hafis mean?
Guardian, preserver, memorizer
In Indonesian: penjaga, pemelihara, penghafal
Origin and cultural usage of Hafis
Probably a spelling variant of Hafiz, from Arabic ḥāfiẓ ‘guardian’ or ‘memorizer’. In Islamic usage, it also denotes someone who has memorized the Quran.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Hafis in Islam and the Quran
Hafis does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (حافظ) does, for example in QS At-Tariq [86]: 4.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Hafis
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Hafis, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Hafis: guardian, preserver, memorizer
- Kabir: great, mighty
- Akram: more noble, more generous
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Meaning of each word
- Hafis: guardian, preserver, memorizer
- Asyik: lover; deeply captivated
- Rezky: sustenance, provision for life
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Hafis Amrul
Meaning of each word
- Hafis: guardian, preserver, memorizer
- Amrul: affair, command
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Meaning of each word
- Sahrul: month
- Hafis: guardian, preserver, memorizer
- Faizin: those who succeed or win
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Hafis Rahmatsyah
Meaning of each word
- Hafis: guardian, preserver, memorizer
- Rahmatsyah: mercy and king
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Meaning of each word
- Hafis: guardian, preserver, memorizer
- Zaim: leader; head of a group
- Saddam: one who confronts opponents forcefully
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How to pronounce Hafis
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hafis/ |
| Arabic script | حافظ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦥ꦳ꦶꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮖᮤᮞ᮪ |
Is Hafis a boy’s name?
Yes, Hafis is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Hafis ranks #4,059 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Hafis
- Haris♂Guardian or protector
- Hafid♂Guardian, preserver
- Hafiz♂Guardian
- Hadis♂A saying or account of the Prophet
- Hafil♂Abundant
- Hadi♂Guide, one who gives direction
- Hakim♂Wise, possessing wisdom
- Hamid♂Praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Hari♂Day
- Halim♂Forbearing, gentle, slow to anger
- Hanif♂Upright in faith in God
- Harris♂Guardian or protector
Famous people named Hafis
- Hafis Musthafa
- Hafis Pratama Rendra Graha
- Hafis Zainal
FAQ about the name Hafis
What is the meaning of Hafis?
Hafis means guardian, preserver, memorizer. Probably a spelling variant of Hafiz, from Arabic ḥāfiẓ ‘guardian’ or ‘memorizer’. In Islamic usage, it also denotes someone who has memorized the Quran.
Is Hafis a boy’s name?
Yes, Hafis is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Hafis?
Hafis is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Hafis in the Quran?
Hafis does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (حافظ) does, for example in QS At-Tariq [86]: 4.
How many syllables does Hafis have?
Hafis has 2 syllables (Ha-fis) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hafis?
Hafis ranks #4,059 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Hafis?
Some ideas: Hafis Kabir Akram; Hafis Asyik Rezky; Hafis Amrul.
Famous people named Hafis?
Notable people named Hafis include Hafis Musthafa, Hafis Pratama Rendra Graha, Hafis Zainal.
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