Boy name
Hafizh name meaning
“guardian, memorizer”
Hafizh is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning guardian or memorizer. It comes from ḥāfiẓ, an active participle referring to guarding or retaining something in memory. In Islamic usage, the same word also denotes someone who has memorized the Quran.
What does Hafizh mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Hafizh
From Arabic ḥāfiẓ, an active participle referring to guarding or retaining in memory. In Islamic usage it also denotes someone who has memorized the Quran.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Asma ul-Husna (99 Names of God) |
| 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.
Hafizh in Islam and the Quran
Hafizh 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 Hafizh
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Hafizh, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Hafizh: guardian, memorizer
- Yusup: may God add
- Rifa: eminence; high standing
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Hafizh Masrur Kamarullah
Meaning of each word
- Hafizh: guardian, memorizer
- Masrur: filled with joy
- Kamarullah: moon of God
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Hafizh Masrur
Meaning of each word
- Hafizh: guardian, memorizer
- Masrur: filled with joy
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Meaning of each word
- Murtadho: approved, chosen
- Hafizh: guardian, memorizer
- Riyan: fresh, quenched of thirst
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Hafizh Mahbub
Meaning of each word
- Hafizh: guardian, memorizer
- Mahbub: one who is loved, beloved
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Meaning of each word
- Hafizh: guardian, memorizer
- Ikhwanul: brothers, male siblings
- Ahza: more fortunate
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How to pronounce Hafizh
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hafizh/ |
| Arabic script | حافظ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮖᮤᮐ᮪ᮠ᮪ |
Is Hafizh a boy’s name?
Yes, Hafizh is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Hafizh ranks #1,996 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Hafizh
Names with related meanings
- Arifin♂Those who possess knowledge
- Arif♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Arief♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Aji♂Valuable
- Irfan♂Knowledge, deep understanding
- Idris♂Studious in traditional interpretation
- Fahmi♂Related to understanding
- Didik♂To guide, to educate
- Fikri♂Relating to thought or ideas
- Pramono♂Measure, evidence, basis of knowledge
- Siswanto♂Associated with a pupil or learner
- Adji♂Valuable
FAQ about the name Hafizh
What is the meaning of Hafizh?
Hafizh means guardian, memorizer. From Arabic ḥāfiẓ, an active participle referring to guarding or retaining in memory. In Islamic usage it also denotes someone who has memorized the Quran.
Is Hafizh a boy’s name?
Yes, Hafizh is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Hafizh?
Hafizh is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Hafizh in the Quran?
Hafizh 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 Hafizh have?
Hafizh has 2 syllables (Ha-fizh) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Hafizh?
Hafizh ranks #1,996 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Hafizh?
Some ideas: Hafizh Yusup Rifa; Hafizh Masrur Kamarullah; Hafizh Masrur.
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