حنيفة

Hanifah

girlArabic

Hanifah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Upright, true in faith”.

MeaningUpright, true in faith
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingحنيفة
Pronunciationha-NEE-fah
Arabic rootح ن ف (ḥ-n-f) — to incline toward the truth
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Hanifah

Hanifah is a spelling of Ḥanīfa with a final h for the feminine ending, common in Malaysia, Indonesia and English-speaking countries. It is the feminine of ḥanīf, the word the Quran uses for the pure monotheism of Ibrahim.

Is Hanifah a Muslim name?

Yes. Hanifah is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning upright in faith.

Where is the name Hanifah used?

Used in Malaysia, Indonesia, Uganda and among English-speaking Muslims.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hanifah mean?

Hanifah means 'Upright, true in faith'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Hanifah a Muslim name?

Yes. Hanifah is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning upright in faith.

How do you write Hanifah in Arabic?

Hanifah is written حنيفة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Hanifah?

Hanifah is pronounced ha-NEE-fah.

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