Hanif
Hanif 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 Hanif
Hanif (Ḥanīf) is the Quran's term for someone who turns away from idolatry to pure belief in the One God. Before Islam the ḥunafāʾ were Arabians who held to Ibrahim's monotheism, and the Quran repeatedly calls Ibrahim himself ḥanīf. As a name it expresses sincere, uncorrupted faith.
Is Hanif a Muslim name?
Yes. Hanif is a Quranic word and a long-established Muslim name.
Is Hanif 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 Hanif used?
Used widely in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia and the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Hanif
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hanif mean?
Hanif means 'Upright in faith, true believer'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Hanif a Muslim name?
Yes. Hanif is a Quranic word and a long-established Muslim name.
How do you write Hanif in Arabic?
Hanif is written حنيف in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hanif?
Hanif is pronounced ha-NEEF.
Is Hanif mentioned in the Quran?
'Ibrahim was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but he was upright (ḥanīfan), a Muslim' (Quran 3:67).