Hafiz

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Meaning

Protector; One who memorized Quran

Origin

Quranic

Global Spellings

Arabic حافظ
Urdu حافظ
Persian حافظ
Turkish Hafız
Bengali হাফিজ
Pashto حافظ
The name Hafiz is a classic masculine title rooted in Quranic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Protector; One who memorized Quran', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Hafiz, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Hafiz comes from the Arabic root h-f-z, meaning “to protect,” “to preserve,” or “to memorize.” Al-Hafiz (The Preserver) is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, and “Hafiz al-Quran” is the honorific title given to someone who has memorized the entire Quran.