Boy Name Urdu · Arabic

Hafiz

Pronunciation /HAF-iz/

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“protector”

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Hafiz's Numerology

Free

The Expression (Destiny) number, calculated from the letters of Hafiz.

5
The Free Spirit
Keyword: Freedom
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GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Starting soundHa
Numerology5 · The Free Spirit
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Meaning of Hafiz

Hafiz is a boy name of Arabic origin, popular among Urdu families. It means “protector, memorizer of Quran”.

Hafiz's Style

Arabic Urdu Timeless Medium Boy

Hafiz at a Glance

Popularity
77/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
23/100
Pronunciation
88/100

Hafiz is a popular, easy to pronounce, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Hafiz Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

#74#98#1212015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
Est. Position
~#74

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Hafiz Name Profile

Meaningprotector
OriginUrdu · Arabic
GenderBoy Name
First LetterH
Letters5
Syllables2
Baby Name Spot Popularity Score77/100

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