حذيفة

Huthaifa

boyArabic

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

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

Meaning and origin of Huthaifa

Huthaifa is a spelling of Ḥudhayfa in which 'th' stands for the Arabic dh sound, common in Jordan and Palestine. The name honours Ḥudhayfa ibn al-Yamān, the Companion who was told the names of the hypocrites by the Prophet ﷺ and later governed al-Madāʾin. Its literal sense is uncertain.

Is Huthaifa a Muslim name?

Yes. Huthaifa is a Muslim name after the Companion Ḥudhayfa ibn al-Yamān.

Where is the name Huthaifa used?

Popular in Jordan, Palestine and the Gulf.

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Spellings and variants of Huthaifa

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Huthaifa mean?

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

Is Huthaifa a Muslim name?

Yes. Huthaifa is a Muslim name after the Companion Ḥudhayfa ibn al-Yamān.

How do you write Huthaifa in Arabic?

Huthaifa is written حذيفة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Huthaifa?

Huthaifa is pronounced hoo-THAY-fah.

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