Hafiz
/hahːfihz/ Malaysian Male
Meaning & Origin
Hafiz is a Malaysian name meaning "Responsible care...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Austria, Azerbaijan. The name Hafiz is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word 'ḥ-f-ẓ' (ح ف ظ) which signifies 'to guard,' 'to preserve,' or 'to memorize'.
Quick Facts
Language Malaysian
Gender Male
Phonetic hahːfihz
IPA hɑːfɪz
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as hahːfihz. Keep the original Malaysian phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Hafiz
- · Hafiz al-Assad - Former President of Syria
- · Hafez Nazeri - Iranian musician
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