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Hafez

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Hafez is a Muslim boy name meaning “Guardian, protector; one who has memorised the Quran”.

MeaningGuardian, protector; one who has memorised the Quran
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingحافظ
PronunciationHAA-fez
Arabic rootح ف ظ (ḥ-f-ẓ) — to guard, to preserve, to memorise
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Hafez

Hafez is the Persian and Levantine pronunciation of Ḥāfiẓ, meaning guardian or preserver. The title is given to someone who has memorised the whole Quran. The great fourteenth-century Persian poet Ḥāfeẓ of Shiraz took his pen-name from it, and in Syria and Egypt the name is usually written Hafez, as with Hafez al-Assad and the singer Abdel Halim Hafez.

Is Hafez a Muslim name?

Yes. Hafez is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning guardian, and it also honours the tradition of memorising the Quran.

Is Hafez in the Quran?

The root appears in the verse 'Indeed, it is We who sent down the Reminder, and indeed We will be its guardians' (Quran 15:9).

Where is the name Hafez used?

Used across Iran, Syria, Lebanon and Egypt, and also as a surname.

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Spellings and variants of Hafez

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hafez mean?

Hafez means 'Guardian, protector; one who has memorised the Quran'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Hafez a Muslim name?

Yes. Hafez is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning guardian, and it also honours the tradition of memorising the Quran.

How do you write Hafez in Arabic?

Hafez is written حافظ in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Hafez?

Hafez is pronounced HAA-fez.

Is Hafez mentioned in the Quran?

The root appears in the verse 'Indeed, it is We who sent down the Reminder, and indeed We will be its guardians' (Quran 15:9).

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