Hanifa
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Hanifa
Hanifa means "true believer" or "one who turns toward the true faith" and derives from the Arabic root h-n-f, which denotes inclination toward monotheism and righteousness.
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Etymology
Hanifa means "true believer" or "one who turns toward the true faith" and derives from the Arabic root h-n-f, which denotes inclination toward monotheism and righteousness. The name is primarily used in Islamic cultures and Muslim communities, with historical significance in Islamic theology where "Hanif" refers to those who believed in monotheism before Prophet Muhammad, and it appears in the Quran.
Hanifa currently ranks #6,192 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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