Haneefah
Haneefah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Upright in faith, sincere believer”.
| Meaning | Upright in faith, sincere believer |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | حنيفة |
| Pronunciation | ha-NEE-fah |
| Arabic root | ح ن ف (ḥ-n-f) — to incline (towards the truth) |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Haneefah
Haneefah writes Ḥanīfa with a final -h for the tā' marbūṭa, a style popular with English-speaking and Nigerian families. The name means a woman who is upright and sincere in her worship of the One God, drawn from the Quran's description of Ibrahim's faith.
Is Haneefah a Muslim name?
Yes. Haneefah is a Muslim name, the feminine of ḥanīf, the Quran's word for pure monotheism.
Is Haneefah 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 Haneefah used?
Found among English-speaking Muslims in the UK and US and in Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Haneefah mean?
Haneefah means 'Upright in faith, sincere believer'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Haneefah a Muslim name?
Yes. Haneefah is a Muslim name, the feminine of ḥanīf, the Quran's word for pure monotheism.
How do you write Haneefah in Arabic?
Haneefah is written حنيفة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Haneefah?
Haneefah is pronounced ha-NEE-fah.
Is Haneefah mentioned in the Quran?
'Ibrahim was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but he was upright (ḥanīfan), a Muslim' (Quran 3:67).