Hafida
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Hafida
Hafida is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "h-f-d" meaning "to protect" or "to guard," so the name means "protector" or "guardian." The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Arab communities, with historical usage across North Africa and the Middle East.
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Etymology
Hafida is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "h-f-d" meaning "to protect" or "to guard," so the name means "protector" or "guardian." The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Arab communities, with historical usage across North Africa and the Middle East.
Hafida currently ranks #3,574 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1984.
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