Muslim boy name
Hafiz
حافظ
“Guardian; one who knows the Qur'an by heart”
حفاظت کرنے والا، حافظ
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- In the Qur'an
- Yes
- Letter
- H
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
Similar boy names
Asimعاصم
Protector, guardian
Fuadفؤاد
Heart
Furqanفرقان
The criterion between right and wrong; a name of the Qur'an
Saleemسليم
Safe, sound of heart
Hakimحكيم
Wise
Hanifحنيف
Upright in faith, true believer
Hudهود
The Prophet Hud, sent to the people of Ad
Harunهارون
Exalted, mountain of strength
Questions
What does Hafiz mean?
Hafiz (حافظ) means "Guardian; one who knows the Qur'an by heart". It is an Arabic name for a boy.
What is the meaning of Hafiz in Urdu?
In Urdu, Hafiz means: حفاظت کرنے والا، حافظ.
Is Hafiz a Muslim name?
Yes. Hafiz is used by Muslims around the world.
Is Hafiz mentioned in the Qur'an?
Yes. The word Hafiz appears in the Qur'an.