حذيفة

Hudhayfah

boyArabic

Hudhayfah is a Muslim boy name meaning “Name of a Companion; meaning uncertain”.

MeaningName of a Companion; meaning uncertain
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingحذيفة
Pronunciationhoo-DHAY-fah
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Hudhayfah

Hudhayfah is a careful transliteration of Ḥudhayfa, a diminutive Arabic name whose root meaning is not clearly agreed. Its famous bearer is Ḥudhayfa ibn al-Yamān, known as the keeper of the Prophet's secret, to whom the Prophet ﷺ confided the names of the hypocrites. The dh is pronounced like 'th' in 'this'.

Is Hudhayfah a Muslim name?

Yes. Hudhayfah is a Muslim name, the name of the Companion Hudhayfa ibn al-Yaman.

Where is the name Hudhayfah used?

Used widely; Huzaifa is the usual spelling in South Asia and Huzeyfe in Turkey.

Gifts with the name Hudhayfah

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We may earn a small commission from these links, at no extra cost to you.

Spellings and variants of Hudhayfah

More boy names like Hudhayfah

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hudhayfah mean?

Hudhayfah means 'Name of a Companion; meaning uncertain'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Hudhayfah a Muslim name?

Yes. Hudhayfah is a Muslim name, the name of the Companion Hudhayfa ibn al-Yaman.

How do you write Hudhayfah in Arabic?

Hudhayfah is written حذيفة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Hudhayfah?

Hudhayfah is pronounced hoo-DHAY-fah.

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