Hafedh
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Hafedh
Hafedh (also spelled Hafiz) derives from the Arabic root ḥ-f-ẓ meaning "to protect" or "to preserve," and signifies one who has memorized the Quran or a guardian/protector.
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Etymology
Hafedh (also spelled Hafiz) derives from the Arabic root ḥ-f-ẓ meaning "to protect" or "to preserve," and signifies one who has memorized the Quran or a guardian/protector. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures across the Arab world, North Africa, and among Islamic communities worldwide, with historical prominence in Islamic scholarship and tradition.
Hafedh currently ranks #1,854 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1980.
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