Hanifa
Hanifa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Upright in faith, true believer”.
| Meaning | Upright in faith, true 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 Hanifa
Hanifa (Ḥanīfa) is the feminine form of ḥanīf, a woman of pure, sincere monotheistic faith. The word is familiar to Muslims through Abū Ḥanīfa, the great jurist of Kufa, and through the Arabian tribe of Banū Ḥanīfa. Turkish has the form Hanife.
Is Hanifa a Muslim name?
Yes. Hanifa is a Muslim name, the feminine of the Quranic word ḥanīf.
Is Hanifa in the Quran?
The masculine form describes Ibrahim as 'upright (ḥanīfan), a Muslim' (Quran 3:67).
Where is the name Hanifa used?
Found in Afghanistan, Central Asia, East Africa and, as Hanife, in Turkey and the Balkans.
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Spellings and variants of Hanifa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hanifa mean?
Hanifa means 'Upright in faith, true believer'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Hanifa a Muslim name?
Yes. Hanifa is a Muslim name, the feminine of the Quranic word ḥanīf.
How do you write Hanifa in Arabic?
Hanifa is written حنيفة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hanifa?
Hanifa is pronounced ha-NEE-fah.
Is Hanifa mentioned in the Quran?
The masculine form describes Ibrahim as 'upright (ḥanīfan), a Muslim' (Quran 3:67).