Haneef
Haneef is a Muslim boy name meaning “Upright in faith, true believer”.
| Meaning | Upright in faith, true believer |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | حنيف |
| Pronunciation | ha-NEEF |
| Arabic root | ح ن ف (ḥ-n-f) — to incline (towards the truth) |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Haneef
Haneef is the South Asian and English spelling of Ḥanīf, the Quran's word for someone who turns away from false gods to pure monotheism. The Quran uses it repeatedly for the Prophet Ibrahim, so the name carries the sense of a sincere, upright worshipper of the One God.
Is Haneef a Muslim name?
Yes. Haneef (Ḥanīf) is a Quranic word and a Muslim name describing pure, upright faith like that of Ibrahim.
Is Haneef in the Quran?
'Ibrahim was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but he was upright (ḥanīfan), a Muslim' (Quran 3:67).
Where is the name Haneef used?
Common in Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka and the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Haneef
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Spellings and variants of Haneef
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Haneef mean?
Haneef means 'Upright in faith, true believer'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Haneef a Muslim name?
Yes. Haneef (Ḥanīf) is a Quranic word and a Muslim name describing pure, upright faith like that of Ibrahim.
How do you write Haneef in Arabic?
Haneef is written حنيف in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Haneef?
Haneef is pronounced ha-NEEF.
Is Haneef mentioned in the Quran?
'Ibrahim was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but he was upright (ḥanīfan), a Muslim' (Quran 3:67).