Boy name

Hanif name meaning

“upright in faith in God”

Aksara Jawa

Aksara Sunda

/hanif/

Gender: ♂ Boy
Origin: Arabic
Syllables: 2
Popularity: #558

Hanif is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning “upright in faith in God.” Its source word, ḥanīf, describes someone who turns away from polytheism toward belief in one God. The Quran uses this term particularly in connection with Abraham, providing a textual context for the name.

What does Hanif mean?

Upright in faith in God

In Indonesian: lurus dalam keimanan kepada Tuhan

#Faith

Origin and cultural usage of Hanif

From Arabic ḥanīf, describing someone who turns away from polytheism toward belief in one God. The Quran uses the term particularly in connection with Abraham.

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.

Hanif in Islam and the Quran

Hanif does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (حنيفا) does, for example in QS Ali Imran [3]: 67 and QS An-Nahl [16]: 120.

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

Name combinations with Hanif

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

Hanif as a first name

Hanif Sami

Interpretation
May this child remain upright in faith in God and attain lofty standing.
Meaning of each word
- Hanif: upright in faith in God
- Sami: exalted, elevated in rank
Hanif Ahad Wakur

Interpretation
May this child be unique, calm, dignified, and upright in faith in God.
Meaning of each word
- Hanif: upright in faith in God
- Ahad: one; Sunday
- Wakur: composed and dignified
Hanif Usamah

Interpretation
May this child remain upright in faith in God and mighty as a lion.
Meaning of each word
- Hanif: upright in faith in God
- Usamah: mighty lion
Hanif Ahza

Interpretation
May this child enjoy greater good fortune and remain upright in faith in God.
Meaning of each word
- Hanif: upright in faith in God
- Ahza: more fortunate
Hanif Taufiqur Daffa

Interpretation
May this child uphold faith in God, defend others, and receive help toward success.
Meaning of each word
- Hanif: upright in faith in God
- Taufiqur: assistance toward success
- Daffa: defender, repeller of harm
Hanif Alfath Mubarak

Interpretation
May this child remain upright in faith in God and achieve blessed victories.
Meaning of each word
- Hanif: upright in faith in God
- Alfath: opening, victory
- Mubarak: endowed with blessings
Hanif Daffa Radi

Interpretation
May this child uphold faith in God, defend others, and accept things willingly.
Meaning of each word
- Hanif: upright in faith in God
- Daffa: defender, repeller of harm
- Radi: content, satisfied or accepting
Hanif Khalil Pirdaus

Interpretation
A beloved friend, upright in faith in God, like a heavenly garden.
Meaning of each word
- Hanif: upright in faith in God
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Pirdaus: paradise, heavenly garden

Hanif as a middle name

Pirdaus Hanif Shofa

Interpretation
A heavenly garden with purity of heart and upright faith in God.
Meaning of each word
- Pirdaus: paradise, heavenly garden
- Hanif: upright in faith in God
- Shofa: clarity, purity of heart
Mubarak Hanif Wahidi

Interpretation
May this child be unique, blessed, and upright in faith in God.
Meaning of each word
- Mubarak: endowed with blessings
- Hanif: upright in faith in God
- Wahidi: associated with the one
Ahsan Hanif Riyan

Interpretation
May this child be better, refreshed, and upright in faith in God.
Meaning of each word
- Ahsan: better, best
- Hanif: upright in faith in God
- Riyan: fresh, quenched of thirst
Dhofir Hanif Riski

Interpretation
May this child uphold faith in God and receive victory and life's provisions.
Meaning of each word
- Dhofir: one who achieves victory
- Hanif: upright in faith in God
- Riski: sustenance, provision for life
Nadhif Hanif Faishol

Interpretation
May this child be clean, upright before God, and discerning in settling matters.
Meaning of each word
- Nadhif: clean and well kept
- Hanif: upright in faith in God
- Faishol: arbiter or distinguisher
Masrur Hanif Wafi

Interpretation
May this child be joyful, faithful, and upright in faith in God.
Meaning of each word
- Masrur: filled with joy
- Hanif: upright in faith in God
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
Tamami Hanif Rafi

Interpretation
May this child have completeness, lofty standing, and upright faith in God.
Meaning of each word
- Tamami: perfection, completeness
- Hanif: upright in faith in God
- Rafi: high-ranking, exalted
Rafif Hanif Mustapa

Interpretation
A gentle gleam, specially chosen and upright in faith in God.
Meaning of each word
- Rafif: a shimmer or gentle flutter
- Hanif: upright in faith in God
- Mustapa: specially chosen

Hanif as a last name

Fauzul Hanif

Interpretation
May this child achieve success while remaining upright in faith in God.
Meaning of each word
- Fauzul: success, attainment of victory
- Hanif: upright in faith in God
Rezky Hanif

Interpretation
May this child receive life's provisions and remain upright in faith in God.
Meaning of each word
- Rezky: sustenance, provision for life
- Hanif: upright in faith in God
Farhan Hanif

Interpretation
May this child be full of joy and upright in faith in God.
Meaning of each word
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
- Hanif: upright in faith in God
Rafid Hanif

Interpretation
May this child support others while remaining upright in faith in God.
Meaning of each word
- Rafid: one who helps or supports
- Hanif: upright in faith in God
Raji Hanif

Interpretation
May this child remain hopeful and upright in faith in God.
Meaning of each word
- Raji: one who hopes
- Hanif: upright in faith in God
Rayhan Hanif

Interpretation
A fragrant plant, with faith that remains upright before God.
Meaning of each word
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
- Hanif: upright in faith in God
Gamal Hanif

Interpretation
May this child possess beauty and remain upright in faith in God.
Meaning of each word
- Gamal: beauty, loveliness
- Hanif: upright in faith in God
Agil Hanif

Interpretation
May this child reason thoughtfully and remain upright in faith in God.
Meaning of each word
- Agil: intelligent and capable of sound judgment
- Hanif: upright in faith in God

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How to pronounce Hanif

Syllables	2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names
IPA	/hanif/
Arabic script	حنيف
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)	ꦲꦤꦶꦥ꦳꧀
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)	ᮠᮔᮤᮖ᮪

Is Hanif a boy’s name?

Yes, Hanif is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 94% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 94%Girls 6% ♀

Hanif ranks #558 among boy names in our data sample (36 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Hanif

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Hanif

Hanif Faisol Nurofiq · b. 1971
Hanif Abdurrauf Sjahbandi · b. 1997
Hanif Thamrin · b. 1986
Hanif · b. 1991
Hanif Diastomo
Hanif Rasyid · b. 1942
Hanif Salim · b. 1964
Hanif Santyabudhi Sutiyoso
Hanif Sobari · b. 1970
Hanif Yahya · b. 1965
Kh. Hanif Adzar
Mhd. Hanif · b. 1965

FAQ about the name Hanif

What is the meaning of Hanif?

Hanif means upright in faith in God. From Arabic ḥanīf, describing someone who turns away from polytheism toward belief in one God. The Quran uses the term particularly in connection with Abraham.

Is Hanif a boy’s name?

Yes, Hanif is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 94% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Hanif?

Hanif is of Arabic origin.

Is the name Hanif in the Quran?

Hanif does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (حنيفا) does, for example in QS Ali Imran [3]: 67 and QS An-Nahl [16]: 120.

How many syllables does Hanif have?

Hanif has 2 syllables (Ha-nif) and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Hanif?

Hanif ranks #558 among boy names in our data sample (36 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Hanif?

Some ideas: Hanif Sami; Pirdaus Hanif Shofa; Fauzul Hanif.

Famous people named Hanif?

Notable people named Hanif include Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, Hanif Abdurrauf Sjahbandi, Hanif Thamrin.

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