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Hafiz

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

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

Meaning and origin of Hafiz

Hafiz (ḥāfiẓ) means 'one who guards or preserves'. It is also the title for a person who has memorised the whole Quran, which gives the name strong religious respect. The Persian poet Ḥāfiẓ of Shiraz took it as his pen name for this reason. It is used as a given name in South Asia, Turkey (Hafız), the Arab world and Malaysia.

Is Hafiz a Muslim name?

Yes. Hafiz is a Muslim name of Arabic origin. It means 'guardian' and is also the honoured title of someone who knows the Quran by heart.

Is Hafiz in the Quran?

The root appears in God's promise: 'Indeed, We sent down the Reminder, and indeed We will be its guardian' (Quran 15:9).

Where is the name Hafiz used?

Used widely in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Egypt (as Hafez) and Turkey (as Hafız).

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Spellings and variants of Hafiz

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More boy names like Hafiz

Aaban — Clear, eloquent; one who makes things plainAabideen — Worshippers, the devoutAabis — Stern, serious of faceAadil — Just, fairAafaq — HorizonsAahil — Usually explained as prince or leaderAalim — Learned, knowledgeable; scholarAamil — Worker, one who acts; governorAamir — Prosperous, flourishing, full of lifeAanis — Friendly, sociable; good companyAaqib — Successor, one who comes lastAarif — Knowing, one who has deep knowledgeAariz — Rain cloud; one who presents himselfAashir — Companion; one who lives with othersAasif — Name of Solomon's ministerAasim — Protector, guardianAatif — Kind, affectionate, compassionateAayan — Usually explained as gift of God

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hafiz mean?

Hafiz means 'Guardian; one who has memorised the Quran'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Hafiz a Muslim name?

Yes. Hafiz is a Muslim name of Arabic origin. It means 'guardian' and is also the honoured title of someone who knows the Quran by heart.

How do you write Hafiz in Arabic?

Hafiz is written حافظ in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Hafiz?

Hafiz is pronounced HAA-fiz.

Is Hafiz mentioned in the Quran?

The root appears in God's promise: 'Indeed, We sent down the Reminder, and indeed We will be its guardian' (Quran 15:9).

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