حذيفة

Hudhayfa

boyArabic

Hudhayfa is a Muslim boy name meaning “Name of the Companion Hudhayfa”.

MeaningName of the Companion Hudhayfa
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingحذيفة
Pronunciationhoo-THAY-fah
Arabic rootح ذ ف (ḥ-dh-f) — to cut off, trim
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Hudhayfa

Ḥudhayfa is a classical Arabic name, a diminutive from the root ḥ-dh-f. It is best known as the name of Ḥudhayfa ibn al-Yamān, the Companion known as 'keeper of the Prophet's secret' because the Prophet ﷺ told him the names of the hypocrites. Though the name is grammatically feminine in form, it is a boy's name.

Is Hudhayfa a Muslim name?

Yes. Hudhayfa is a Muslim name, borne by the Companion Hudhayfa ibn al-Yaman.

Where is the name Hudhayfa used?

Huzaifa is very common in Pakistan and India; Hudhaifa and Houdaifa in the Arab world.

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Spellings and variants of Hudhayfa

HuzaifaHudhaifaHuzayfaHoudaifa

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hudhayfa mean?

Hudhayfa means 'Name of the Companion Hudhayfa'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Hudhayfa a Muslim name?

Yes. Hudhayfa is a Muslim name, borne by the Companion Hudhayfa ibn al-Yaman.

How do you write Hudhayfa in Arabic?

Hudhayfa is written حذيفة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Hudhayfa?

Hudhayfa is pronounced hoo-THAY-fah.

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