Boy name

Hafiz name meaning

“guardian; one who memorizes the Quran”

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/hafiz/

Gender: ♂ Boy
Origin: Arabic
Syllables: 2
Popularity: #622

Hafiz is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning guardian or one who memorizes the Quran. It comes from ḥāfiẓ, meaning one who guards or memorizes. The word also serves as a title for someone who has memorized the entire Quran, and Hafidz is a spelling variant.

What does Hafiz mean?

Guardian; one who memorizes the Quran

In Indonesian: penjaga; penghafal Al-Qur’an

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Origin and cultural usage of Hafiz

From Arabic ḥāfiẓ, ‘one who guards or memorizes’. It is also a title for someone who has memorized the entire Quran.

Linguistic origin	Arabic
Naming tradition	Islamic
Starts with	H · Ha

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Hafiz in Islam and the Quran

Hafiz does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (حافظ) does, for example in QS At-Tariq [86]: 4.

QS At-Tariq [86]: 4

This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.

Name combinations with Hafiz

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Hafiz, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

Hafiz as a first name

Hafiz Fadel Rafif

Interpretation
May a virtuous guardian shine with a gentle, shimmering glow.
Meaning of each word
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
- Fadel: excellent, virtuous
- Rafif: a shimmer or gentle flutter
Hafiz Alwan

Interpretation
May this be a guardian of noble and elevated standing.
Meaning of each word
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
- Alwan: high, elevated in rank
Hafiz Mugni

Interpretation
May this be a guardian who provides enough for life's needs.
Meaning of each word
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
- Mugni: one who grants sufficiency
Hafiz Khalif Azmi

Interpretation
May this be a guardian and successor with firm resolve.
Meaning of each word
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
- Khalif: successor or replacement
- Azmi: firm resolve
Hafiz Bagir

Interpretation
May this be a guardian devoted to exploring knowledge deeply.
Meaning of each word
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
- Bagir: one who delves into knowledge
Hafiz Bachir

Interpretation
May this be a guardian who continually brings joyful news.
Meaning of each word
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
- Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
Hafiz Akram

Interpretation
May this be a guardian growing in nobility and generosity.
Meaning of each word
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
- Akram: more noble, more generous
Hafiz Farhan

Interpretation
May this be a cheerful guardian filled with abundant joy.
Meaning of each word
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
- Farhan: joyful, delighted

Hafiz as a middle name

Wakur Hafiz Naufal

Interpretation
May this be a calm, dignified guardian with a generous heart.
Meaning of each word
- Wakur: composed and dignified
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
- Naufal: generous, munificent
Akbar Hafiz Fadillah

Interpretation
May this be a guardian of virtue with great moral excellence.
Meaning of each word
- Akbar: greater, greatest
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
- Fadillah: virtue, moral excellence
Syabani Hafiz Raihan

Interpretation
An image of a guardian in Shakban accompanied by fragrant plants.
Meaning of each word
- Syabani: associated with the month of Sha‘ban
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
- Raihan: a fragrant aromatic plant
Rezha Hafiz Fitrah

Interpretation
May this be a guardian of natural character with a willing heart.
Meaning of each word
- Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
- Fitrah: innate disposition, original nature
Sadik Hafiz Riyan

Interpretation
May this be a guardian who is honest, trustworthy, and refreshed.
Meaning of each word
- Sadik: truthful, trustworthy
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
- Riyan: fresh, quenched of thirst
Rasya Hafiz Khairi

Interpretation
An image of a young gazelle becoming a guardian and bringing goodness.
Meaning of each word
- Rasya: a young gazelle
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
Wardi Hafiz Ghulam

Interpretation
An image of a young guardian surrounded by the character of roses.
Meaning of each word
- Wardi: rose-like or rose-colored
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
- Ghulam: boy, young man
Agil Hafiz Syukron

Interpretation
May this be a thoughtful guardian who continually expresses thanks.
Meaning of each word
- Agil: intelligent and capable of sound judgment
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
- Syukron: an expression of thanks

Hafiz as a last name

Usamah Hafiz

Interpretation
May this be a guardian as mighty as a lion.
Meaning of each word
- Usamah: mighty lion
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
Fitrianto Hafiz

Interpretation
May this be a guardian with a natural and innate character.
Meaning of each word
- Fitrianto: natural, innate
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
Rizqullah Hafiz

Interpretation
An image of a guardian accompanied by God's gift of sustenance in life.
Meaning of each word
- Rizqullah: sustenance bestowed by God
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
Bachir Hafiz

Interpretation
May a bearer of joyful news also be a guardian.
Meaning of each word
- Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
Ghulam Khoir Hafiz

Interpretation
May this be a young man who serves as a guardian of goodness.
Meaning of each word
- Ghulam: boy, young man
- Khoir: goodness, something good
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
Wafi Hafiz

Interpretation
May this be a guardian who remains faithful in that role.
Meaning of each word
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
Tjahjadin Azka Hafiz

Interpretation
An image of a guardian growing purer, accompanied by the light of religion.
Meaning of each word
- Tjahjadin: light of religion
- Azka: purer, more virtuous
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
Sulton Hafiz

Interpretation
May this be a ruler who fulfills the role of guardian.
Meaning of each word
- Sulton: ruler or holder of authority
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran

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How to pronounce Hafiz

Syllables	2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names
IPA	/hafiz/
Arabic script	حافظ
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)	ꦲꦥ꦳ꦶꦗ꦳꧀
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)	ᮠᮖᮤᮐ᮪

Is Hafiz a boy’s name?

Yes, Hafiz is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 100%Girls 0% ♀

Hafiz ranks #622 among boy names in our data sample (32 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):

Hafidz

Names that sound like Hafiz

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Hafiz

Hafiz Faisal · b. 1994
Hafiz Fatur · b. 1988
Hafiz Salim · b. 1980
Hafiz Shaharudin · b. 1990
M. Hafiz
A. Hafiz Azhari · b. 1971
A. Hafiz Zawawi. Msc
Abd Hafiz
Abd. Hafiz · b. 1958
Hafiz · b. 1962
Hafiz · b. 1991
Hafiz Aziz Ahmad · b. 1974

FAQ about the name Hafiz

What is the meaning of Hafiz?

Hafiz means guardian; one who memorizes the Quran. From Arabic ḥāfiẓ, ‘one who guards or memorizes’. It is also a title for someone who has memorized the entire Quran.

Is Hafiz a boy’s name?

Yes, Hafiz is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Hafiz?

Hafiz is of Arabic origin.

Is the name Hafiz in the Quran?

Hafiz 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 Hafiz have?

Hafiz has 2 syllables (Ha-fiz) and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Hafiz?

Hafiz ranks #622 among boy names in our data sample (32 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What are other spellings of Hafiz?

Other spellings: Hafidz.

What full names go well with Hafiz?

Some ideas: Hafiz Fadel Rafif; Wakur Hafiz Naufal; Usamah Hafiz.

Famous people named Hafiz?

Notable people named Hafiz include Hafiz Faisal, Hafiz Fatur, Hafiz Salim.

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