Mahfuz
Mahfuz is a Muslim boy name meaning “Protected, preserved, guarded”.
| Meaning | Protected, preserved, guarded |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | محفوظ |
| Pronunciation | mah-FOOZ |
| Arabic root | ح ف ظ (ḥ-f-ẓ) — to guard, preserve |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mahfuz
Mahfuz (Maḥfūẓ) means protected or preserved, from ḥifẓ, guarding and memorising. The Quran describes itself as written on a 'Preserved Tablet' (lawḥ maḥfūẓ). The Nobel prize-winning Egyptian novelist Naguib Mahfouz carried it as a family name, and it is also a common given name in Bangladesh and Malaysia.
Is Mahfuz a Muslim name?
Yes. Mahfuz is an Arabic Muslim name meaning protected, the same word the Quran uses for the Preserved Tablet.
Is Mahfuz in the Quran?
'But this is an honoured Quran, [inscribed] in a Preserved Slate (lawḥin maḥfūẓ)' (Quran 85:21–22).
Where is the name Mahfuz used?
Used in Egypt, Bangladesh, Pakistan and, as Mahfudz, in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Gifts with the name Mahfuz
- Mahfuz name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Mahfuz baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahfuz mean?
Mahfuz means 'Protected, preserved, guarded'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Mahfuz a Muslim name?
Yes. Mahfuz is an Arabic Muslim name meaning protected, the same word the Quran uses for the Preserved Tablet.
How do you write Mahfuz in Arabic?
Mahfuz is written محفوظ in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mahfuz?
Mahfuz is pronounced mah-FOOZ.
Is Mahfuz mentioned in the Quran?
'But this is an honoured Quran, [inscribed] in a Preserved Slate (lawḥin maḥfūẓ)' (Quran 85:21–22).