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Abdul Hafiz

'Abd al-Ḥāfiẓ

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Meaning

Slave of the Guardian

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic Attribute of Allah

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic عبد الحفيظ
Urdu عبدالحفیظ
Persian عبدالحافظ
Turkish Abdül Hafız
Bengali আব্দুল হাফিজ
Pashto عبدالحفیظ
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Abdul Hafiz is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Slave of the Guardian', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Abdul Hafiz is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Abdul Hafiz is a compound of "abd" (servant) and "Al-Hafiz" (The Preserver), one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, from the root h-f-z, meaning "to protect or preserve."

Reference Profile

Etymology

A compound of abd ('servant, slave') and al-Hafiz ('the Guardian'), one of the 99 Names of Allah traditionally enumerated in Islamic tradition.

Islamic Significance

A theophoric compound, servant of al-Hafiz (the Preserver), one of the names of Allah.

Quranic Connection

The divine name al-Hafiz is met in Quran 11:57.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, following the widespread naming convention pairing 'Abd' with one of the names of Allah.