حافظة

Hafize

girlTurkish form of Arabic Hafiza

Hafize is a Muslim girl name meaning “Guardian; woman who has memorised the Quran”.

MeaningGuardian; woman who has memorised the Quran
GenderGirl
OriginTurkish form of Arabic Hafiza
Arabic spellingحافظة
Pronunciationhaa-fee-ZEH
Arabic rootح ف ظ (ḥ-f-ẓ) — to guard, to preserve
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Hafize

Hafize is the Turkish and Balkan form of Ḥāfiẓa, the feminine of Ḥāfiẓ. It means a woman who guards or preserves, and is also a title for a woman who has memorised the Quran. Turkish replaces the Arabic feminine -a with -e and pronounces ẓ as 'z'.

Is Hafize a Muslim name?

Yes. Hafize is a Muslim girl's name, the Turkish spelling of Arabic Hafiza.

Where is the name Hafize used?

Used in Turkey, Bosnia and Albania, mainly among older generations.

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Spellings and variants of Hafize

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hafize mean?

Hafize means 'Guardian; woman who has memorised the Quran'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Hafiza.

Is Hafize a Muslim name?

Yes. Hafize is a Muslim girl's name, the Turkish spelling of Arabic Hafiza.

How do you write Hafize in Arabic?

Hafize is written حافظة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Hafize?

Hafize is pronounced haa-fee-ZEH.

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