Hanife
Hanife is a Muslim girl name meaning “Upright, true in faith”.
| Meaning | Upright, true in faith |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Hanifa |
| Arabic spelling | حنيفة |
| Pronunciation | haa-nee-FEH |
| Arabic root | ح ن ف (ḥ-n-f) — to incline toward the truth |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hanife
Hanife is the Turkish and Balkan form of Ḥanīfa, the feminine of ḥanīf, a sincere monotheist who turns away from falsehood. Turkish changes the final -a to -e. The name is long established in Anatolia, Bosnia and Kosovo.
Is Hanife a Muslim name?
Yes. Hanife is a Muslim girl's name, the Turkish form of Hanifa, meaning upright in faith.
Where is the name Hanife used?
Used in Turkey, Kosovo, Albania and Bosnia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hanife mean?
Hanife means 'Upright, true in faith'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Hanifa.
Is Hanife a Muslim name?
Yes. Hanife is a Muslim girl's name, the Turkish form of Hanifa, meaning upright in faith.
How do you write Hanife in Arabic?
Hanife is written حنيفة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hanife?
Hanife is pronounced haa-nee-FEH.