Hafeda
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Hafeda
Hafeda is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "hafd," meaning to guard, protect, or preserve, with the diminutive suffix "-a" softening the meaning to convey a sense of guardianship or protection.
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Etymology
Hafeda is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "hafd," meaning to guard, protect, or preserve, with the diminutive suffix "-a" softening the meaning to convey a sense of guardianship or protection. The name is used primarily in Arabic-speaking Muslim communities across the Middle East, North Africa, and diaspora populations, though it remains relatively uncommon compared to other Arabic names.
Hafeda currently ranks #3,349 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1978.
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