Khanifa
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Khanifa
The name 'Khanifa' means "true believer" or "upright one," derived from the Arabic root *ḥ-n-f* (حنف), which denotes inclination toward monotheism and righteousness.
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Etymology
The name 'Khanifa' means "true believer" or "upright one," derived from the Arabic root *ḥ-n-f* (حنف), which denotes inclination toward monotheism and righteousness. It is primarily used in Islamic cultures, referencing the pre-Islamic *ḥanīf* tradition of pure monotheism associated with the prophet Abraham, and is occasionally given as a feminine name in Muslim communities.
Khanifa currently ranks #4,487 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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