حذيفة

Hudhaifa

boyArabic

Hudhaifa is a Muslim boy name meaning “Classical Arabic name; meaning debated”.

MeaningClassical Arabic name; meaning debated
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingحذيفة
Pronunciationhoo-DHAY-fah
Arabic rootح ذ ف (ḥ-dh-f)
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Hudhaifa

Hudhaifa is the diminutive Arabic name Ḥudhayfa. Its literal meaning is not agreed upon, but the name is cherished because of Ḥudhayfa ibn al-Yamān, the Companion entrusted by the Prophet ﷺ with the names of the hypocrites and known as 'keeper of the secret'. Another bearer was Abū Ḥudhayfa ibn ʿUtba, an early convert who died at Yamama.

Is Hudhaifa a Muslim name?

Yes. Hudhaifa is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, chosen above all for the Companion Ḥudhayfa ibn al-Yamān.

Where is the name Hudhaifa used?

Used across the Muslim world; Huzaifa is the usual South Asian spelling.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hudhaifa mean?

Hudhaifa means 'Classical Arabic name; meaning debated'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Hudhaifa a Muslim name?

Yes. Hudhaifa is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, chosen above all for the Companion Ḥudhayfa ibn al-Yamān.

How do you write Hudhaifa in Arabic?

Hudhaifa is written حذيفة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Hudhaifa?

Hudhaifa is pronounced hoo-DHAY-fah.

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