Hafidh
Hafidh is a Muslim boy name meaning “Guardian, preserver; memoriser of the Quran”.
| Meaning | Guardian, preserver; memoriser of the Quran |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | حافظ |
| Pronunciation | HAA-fidh |
| Arabic root | ح ف ظ (ḥ-f-ẓ) — to guard, to preserve |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hafidh
Hafidh is a spelling of Ḥāfiẓ that keeps the Gulf and East African pronunciation of the letter ẓāʾ as 'dh'. It means guardian and is also the title of a person who has memorised the Quran. The spelling is especially common in Oman, Zanzibar and the Swahili coast.
Is Hafidh a Muslim name?
Yes. Hafidh is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning guardian or preserver, with a strong link to Quran memorisation.
Is Hafidh in the Quran?
The root appears in 'Indeed, it is We who sent down the Reminder, and indeed We will be its guardians' (Quran 15:9).
Where is the name Hafidh used?
Common in Oman, Tanzania, Zanzibar and Kenya.
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Spellings and variants of Hafidh
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hafidh mean?
Hafidh means 'Guardian, preserver; memoriser of the Quran'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Hafidh a Muslim name?
Yes. Hafidh is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning guardian or preserver, with a strong link to Quran memorisation.
How do you write Hafidh in Arabic?
Hafidh is written حافظ in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hafidh?
Hafidh is pronounced HAA-fidh.
Is Hafidh mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in 'Indeed, it is We who sent down the Reminder, and indeed We will be its guardians' (Quran 15:9).