Hafiz: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Guardian, keeper (by extension, an honorific for one who has memorized the Quran)
Origin
Arabic (via Persian/South Asian usage)
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
hah-FEEZ

Hafiz is an Arabic (via Persian/South Asian usage) boy's name meaning “guardian, keeper (by extension, an honorific for one who has memorized the Quran)”. It appears in our list of 200+ Hippie Baby Names With Peace, Love, and Flower Power.

Meaning & Origin of Hafiz

Meaning: Guardian, keeper (by extension, an honorific for one who has memorized the Quran).

Origin: Arabic (via Persian/South Asian usage).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Hafiz

hah-FEEZIPA /hɑːˈfiːz/

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