Hanif
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Hanif
The name 'Hanif' means "true believer" or "upright one," derived from the Arabic root *ḥ-n-f* (حنف), which in pre-Islamic and Islamic context denotes a monotheist who is naturally inclined to the worship of one God, distinct from polytheism or sectarian divisions.
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Etymology
The name 'Hanif' means "true believer" or "upright one," derived from the Arabic root *ḥ-n-f* (حنف), which in pre-Islamic and Islamic context denotes a monotheist who is naturally inclined to the worship of one God, distinct from polytheism or sectarian divisions. It is primarily used in Islamic cultures and among Muslims, with notable historical significance as a term for the pre-Islamic monotheists (like Abraham) who rejected idolatry, and it appears in the Quran.
Hanif currently ranks #9,205 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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