Boy name
Khafid name meaning
“guardian, preserver”
Khafid is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic ḥāfiẓ, meaning guardian, preserver, or memorizer. The variant Hafidh supports this connection. Another variant, Hafid, can also represent the distinct Arabic word ḥafīd, meaning grandson, so these related Latin spellings can correspond to different source words.
What does Khafid mean?
Guardian, preserver
In Indonesian: penjaga, pemelihara
Origin and cultural usage of Khafid
Possibly an adaptation of Arabic ḥāfiẓ, 'guardian or memorizer', as suggested by Hafidh. Hafid can also represent Arabic ḥafīd, 'grandson'.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Asma ul-Husna (99 Names of God) |
| Starts with | K · Kh |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Khafid in Islam and the Quran
Khafid 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 Khafid
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Khafid, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Khafid: guardian, preserver
- Syafiie: associated with an intercessor
- Rizqullah: sustenance bestowed by God
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Meaning of each word
- Khafid: guardian, preserver
- Ansari: associated with the Ansar
- Nuryadin: light of the faith
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Khafid Muhdi
Meaning of each word
- Khafid: guardian, preserver
- Muhdi: giver of gifts
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Meaning of each word
- Masyhuri: famous, widely known
- Khafid: guardian, preserver
- Rohi: my soul; relating to the spirit
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Khafid Gamal
Meaning of each word
- Khafid: guardian, preserver
- Gamal: beauty, loveliness
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Meaning of each word
- Khafid: guardian, preserver
- Faris: knight, horseman
- Muhdi: giver of gifts
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How to pronounce Khafid
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /xafid/ |
| Arabic script | حافظ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏ꦳ꦥ꦳ꦶꦢ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮮᮖᮤᮓ᮪ |
Is Khafid a boy’s name?
Yes, Khafid is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Khafid ranks #4,171 among boy names in our data sample (4 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):
Names that sound like Khafid
- Khalid♂Everlasting, enduring
- Kholid♂Everlasting, enduring
- Khair♂♀Goodness and good things
- Khalil♂An intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Khalis♂Pure, unmixed
- Kharis♂Guardian or protector
- Khabib♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Khaliq♂Creator, one who creates
- Khakim♂Wise, possessing wisdom
- Khalif♂Successor or replacement
- Khamim♂Close companion
- Kharie♂♀Goodness
Famous people named Khafid
- Khafid Busyairi · b. 1967
- Khafid Sirotudin · b. 1969
FAQ about the name Khafid
What is the meaning of Khafid?
Khafid means guardian, preserver. Possibly an adaptation of Arabic ḥāfiẓ, 'guardian or memorizer', as suggested by Hafidh. Hafid can also represent Arabic ḥafīd, 'grandson'.
Is Khafid a boy’s name?
Yes, Khafid is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Khafid?
Khafid is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Khafid in the Quran?
Khafid 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 Khafid have?
Khafid has 2 syllables (Kha-fid) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Khafid?
Khafid ranks #4,171 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Khafid?
Other spellings: Hafid, Hafidh.
What full names go well with Khafid?
Some ideas: Khafid Syafiie Rizqullah; Khafid Ansari Nuryadin; Khafid Muhdi.
Famous people named Khafid?
Notable people named Khafid include Khafid Busyairi, Khafid Sirotudin.
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