Hafif
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Hafif
Hafif is an Arabic name meaning "light" or "swift," derived from the root h-f-f in Arabic, which denotes lightness in weight or movement.
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Etymology
Hafif is an Arabic name meaning "light" or "swift," derived from the root h-f-f in Arabic, which denotes lightness in weight or movement. The name is used primarily in Muslim-majority cultures and Arabic-speaking communities, with historical usage across the Islamic world.
Hafif currently ranks #2,689 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1976.
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