Hafiza
Hafiza is a Muslim girl name meaning “Guardian; woman who memorises the Quran”.
| Meaning | Guardian; woman who memorises the Quran |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | حافظة |
| Pronunciation | HAA-fi-zah |
| Arabic root | ح ف ظ (ḥ-f-ẓ) — to guard, to preserve, to memorise |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hafiza
Hafiza is the feminine of Ḥāfiẓ, meaning a woman who guards or preserves. Like the masculine form, it is also the title of a woman who has memorised the Quran. As a given name it is especially common in South Asia, Central Asia and among Bosnian and Tatar Muslims.
Is Hafiza a Muslim name?
Yes. Hafiza is a Muslim girls' name from Arabic meaning 'guardian', and it carries the honoured sense of a Quran memoriser.
Is Hafiza in the Quran?
The root occurs in: 'Indeed, We sent down the Reminder, and indeed We will be its guardian' (Quran 15:9).
Where is the name Hafiza used?
Found in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Bosnia and among Turkish families (as Hafize).
Gifts with the name Hafiza
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hafiza mean?
Hafiza means 'Guardian; woman who memorises the Quran'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Hafiza a Muslim name?
Yes. Hafiza is a Muslim girls' name from Arabic meaning 'guardian', and it carries the honoured sense of a Quran memoriser.
How do you write Hafiza in Arabic?
Hafiza is written حافظة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hafiza?
Hafiza is pronounced HAA-fi-zah.
Is Hafiza mentioned in the Quran?
The root occurs in: 'Indeed, We sent down the Reminder, and indeed We will be its guardian' (Quran 15:9).