عبد الحفيظ

Abdelhafid

boyArabic, Maghrebi spelling

Abdelhafid is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Preserver”.

MeaningServant of the Preserver
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Maghrebi spelling
Arabic spellingعبد الحفيظ
Pronunciationab-del-ha-FEED
Arabic rootح ف ظ (ḥ-f-ẓ) — to guard, to preserve
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abdelhafid

Abdelhafid is the Moroccan and Algerian spelling of ʿAbd al-Ḥafīẓ, 'servant of the Preserver'. The final -d stands for the Arabic ẓ sound as written in French transcription. Sultan ʿAbd al-Ḥafīẓ ruled Morocco from 1908 to 1912, and the name remains popular in the Maghreb.

Is Abdelhafid a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdelhafid is a Muslim name meaning servant of al-Ḥafīẓ, the Preserver.

Is Abdelhafid in the Quran?

The Name appears in 'Indeed my Lord is Guardian over all things' (Quran 11:57).

Where is the name Abdelhafid used?

Mainly used in Morocco and Algeria and their diaspora.

Gifts with the name Abdelhafid

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Spellings and variants of Abdelhafid

Abdul HafeezAbdelhafidhAbdul HafizAbdelhafiz

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abdelhafid mean?

Abdelhafid means 'Servant of the Preserver'. It comes from Arabic, Maghrebi spelling.

Is Abdelhafid a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdelhafid is a Muslim name meaning servant of al-Ḥafīẓ, the Preserver.

How do you write Abdelhafid in Arabic?

Abdelhafid is written عبد الحفيظ in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abdelhafid?

Abdelhafid is pronounced ab-del-ha-FEED.

Is Abdelhafid mentioned in the Quran?

The Name appears in 'Indeed my Lord is Guardian over all things' (Quran 11:57).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.