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Hafizur

Quick answerHafizur is an Arabic name meaning "protector" or "guardian," derived from the root "hafiz" (حافظ), which refers to one who preserves or guards, often used for those who have memorized the Quran.

Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#4,632
TrendStable
Peak year2004
Syllables3
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters7
Numerology8 Chaldean 3
Global rank#3,911

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Hafizur

Hafizur is an Arabic name meaning "protector" or "guardian," derived from the root "hafiz" (حافظ), which refers to one who preserves or guards, often used for those who have memorized the Quran.

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Etymology

Hafizur is an Arabic name meaning "protector" or "guardian," derived from the root "hafiz" (حافظ), which refers to one who preserves or guards, often used for those who have memorized the Quran. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures, particularly among Bengali, Pakistani, and other South Asian Muslim communities, with historical usage documented among Islamic scholars and community leaders.

Hafizur currently ranks #4,632 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.

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