Girl name
Hafni name meaning
“associated with a handful or hand measure”
Hafni is a girl’s name commonly linked to Arabic Ḥafnī and ḥafna, meaning a handful or a hand measure. Another explanation connects it with a place called Ḥafn. In that interpretation, Ḥafnī is a locative name indicating a connection with that place.
What does Hafni mean?
Associated with a handful or hand measure
In Indonesian: berkaitan dengan segenggam atau takaran tangan
The ending -ni occurs in varied names, such as Handayani, Wahyuni, and Rini. It is not one suffix with a fixed meaning, and the shared sound does not establish a common origin. More girl names ending in -ni →
Origin and cultural usage of Hafni
Hafni is an established Arabic name, Ḥafnī, associated with ḥafna, 'a handful', or used as a locative name from a place called Ḥafn.
Hafni in Islam and the Quran
Hafni does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Hafni
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hafni/ |
| Arabic script | حفني |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦥ꦳꧀ꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮖ᮪ᮔᮤ |
Is Hafni a girl’s name?
Yes, Hafni is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 17% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Hafni ranks #1,443 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Hafni
Famous people named Hafni
- Hafni Nasution · b. 1976
FAQ about the name Hafni
What is the meaning of Hafni?
Hafni means associated with a handful or hand measure. Hafni is an established Arabic name, Ḥafnī, associated with ḥafna, 'a handful', or used as a locative name from a place called Ḥafn.
Is Hafni a girl’s name?
Yes, Hafni is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 17% of bearers are male.
Is the name Hafni in the Quran?
Hafni does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Hafni have?
Hafni has 2 syllables (Haf-ni) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hafni?
Hafni ranks #1,443 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Hafni?
Notable people named Hafni include Hafni Nasution.
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