Abdul-Hafeez
Abdul-Hafeez is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Preserver”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Preserver |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد الحفيظ |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-ha-FEEZ |
| Arabic root | ح ف ظ (ḥ-f-ẓ) — to guard, to preserve |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Hafeez
Abdul-Hafeez means 'servant of al-Ḥafīẓ', the One who guards and preserves all things. The same root gives ḥāfiẓ, someone who has memorised the Quran. The spelling with ee is typical of Pakistan, India and Nigeria, while Abdelhafid is used in North Africa. Former Pakistani finance minister Abdul Hafeez Shaikh is a well-known bearer.
Is Abdul-Hafeez a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Hafeez is a Muslim name meaning servant of al-Ḥafīẓ, the Preserver, a Name of God.
Is Abdul-Hafeez in the Quran?
The Name appears in 'Indeed my Lord is Guardian over all things' (Quran 11:57).
Where is the name Abdul-Hafeez used?
Common in South Asia and Nigeria, with Abdelhafid and Abdelhafidh used in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Hafeez mean?
Abdul-Hafeez means 'Servant of the Preserver'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdul-Hafeez a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Hafeez is a Muslim name meaning servant of al-Ḥafīẓ, the Preserver, a Name of God.
How do you write Abdul-Hafeez in Arabic?
Abdul-Hafeez is written عبد الحفيظ in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdul-Hafeez?
Abdul-Hafeez is pronounced ab-dul-ha-FEEZ.
Is Abdul-Hafeez mentioned in the Quran?
The Name appears in 'Indeed my Lord is Guardian over all things' (Quran 11:57).