Houdayfa
Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Houdayfa
The name 'Houdayfa' (commonly transliterated as Hudhayfah or Huzaifa) means "small arrow" or "one who breaks things down" in Arabic, derived from the root *h-dh-f* (هذف) relating to hitting a target or stripping something.
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Etymology
The name 'Houdayfa' (commonly transliterated as Hudhayfah or Huzaifa) means "small arrow" or "one who breaks things down" in Arabic, derived from the root *h-dh-f* (هذف) relating to hitting a target or stripping something. It is primarily used in Islamic cultures, notably as the name of Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman, a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad known for his role in preserving secret communications and his deep knowledge of hypocrisy.
Houdayfa currently ranks #3,285 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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