Unisex name
Hafi name meaning
“hidden; concealed, unseen”
Hafi means “hidden,” “concealed” or “unseen.” In this sense, it comes from Arabic ḫafī and is used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. Its vocabulary survives in older Turkish writing and in the expression zikr-i hafî, a term for silent or inward remembrance in Sufi terminology.
What does Hafi mean?
Hidden; concealed, unseen
In Turkish: gizli; görünmeyen, saklı
Hafi describes something hidden or not openly expressed. In phrases such as zikr-i hafî, it can qualify silent or inward remembrance. However, Latin-script Hafi can also conceal distinctions between different Arabic words, so the original spelling matters when determining the meaning of a particular personal name.
Origin of the name Hafi
In this sense, Hafi derives from Arabic khafī, “hidden, concealed.” The word appears in older Turkish writing and in certain Sufi expressions.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Hafi in the Quran? | As a word · خفيا · 19:3The source word خفي appears as خفيا in the Quran, describing the quiet or concealed nature of Zechariah’s prayer. |
| Starts with | H · Ha |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Hafi
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hafi/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | خفی |
| Arabic | خفي |
Is Hafi a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Hafi is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Hafi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Hafi
What is the meaning of Hafi?
Hafi means “hidden; concealed, unseen”. In this sense, Hafi derives from Arabic khafī, “hidden, concealed.” The word appears in older Turkish writing and in certain Sufi expressions.
Is Hafi a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Hafi is used for both boys and girls.
Is Hafi in the Quran?
As a word. The source word خفي appears as خفيا in the Quran, describing the quiet or concealed nature of Zechariah’s prayer. (e.g.: 19:3)
What is the origin of the name Hafi?
Hafi is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hafi have?
Hafi has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Hafi?
Hafi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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