Mahfuzah
Mahfuzah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Protected, safeguarded”.
| Meaning | Protected, safeguarded |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | محفوظة |
| Pronunciation | mah-FOO-zah |
| Arabic root | ح ف ظ (ḥ-f-ẓ) — to guard, preserve |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mahfuzah
Mahfuzah is the feminine of Mahfuz, from the Arabic maḥfūẓa, protected or kept safe. It carries the hope that God will guard the child. The name is used mostly in Bangladesh, Malaysia and Indonesia, where it may also be spelled Mahfuza or Mahfudzah.
Is Mahfuzah a Muslim name?
Yes. Mahfuzah is an Arabic Muslim girls' name meaning protected.
Is Mahfuzah in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'in a Preserved Slate (lawḥin maḥfūẓ)' (Quran 85:22).
Where is the name Mahfuzah used?
Most common in Bangladesh, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Gifts with the name Mahfuzah
- Mahfuzah name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Mahfuzah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahfuzah mean?
Mahfuzah means 'Protected, safeguarded'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Mahfuzah a Muslim name?
Yes. Mahfuzah is an Arabic Muslim girls' name meaning protected.
How do you write Mahfuzah in Arabic?
Mahfuzah is written محفوظة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mahfuzah?
Mahfuzah is pronounced mah-FOO-zah.
Is Mahfuzah mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'in a Preserved Slate (lawḥin maḥfūẓ)' (Quran 85:22).