Boy name
Hafız name meaning
“one who preserves; a Quran memorizer”
Hafız means “one who preserves” and, in Turkish usage, “someone who has memorized the entire Quran.” Used for boys in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic ḥāfiẓ, “preserving” or “retaining.” A literary association is the Persian poet Hafez, whose pen name is a form of the same word.
What does Hafız mean?
One who preserves; a Quran memorizer
In Turkish: koruyan; Kur'an'ı bütünüyle ezberleyen
Hafız functions both as a given name and as a title connected with Quranic learning. Its underlying idea of preservation extends to keeping a text in memory. Hıfzı and Mahfuz share its Arabic root, but each has a different grammatical form and shade of meaning.
Origin of the name Hafız
It derives from Arabic ḥāfiẓ, 'one who guards or preserves'. In Turkish, hafız particularly denotes someone who has memorized the entire Quran.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Hafız in the Quran? | As a word · حافظا · 12:64The Arabic source word of Hafız occurs in Surah Yusuf meaning a guardian or preserver, rather than a personal name. |
| 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 Hafız
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hafɯz/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | حافظ |
Is Hafız a boy’s name?
Yes, Hafız is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hafız does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Hafiz
Names that sound like Hafız
Names with related meanings
- Arif♂Knowing, perceptive, possessing insight
- Zeki♂Quick to understand
- Aydın♂Bright, illuminated
- Renas♂One who knows the way
- Fikret♂Thought
- Zana♂♀Knowing, knowledgeable
- Burhan♂Conclusive proof, clear and compelling evidence
- İrfan♂Deep understanding, knowledge and insight
- Fehmi♂Associated with understanding and comprehension
- Agah♂Aware
- Alim♂Scholar
- Deha♂Exceptional intellectual or creative ability
Famous people named Hafız
- Hafiz Imtiaz
FAQ about the name Hafız
What is the meaning of Hafız?
Hafız means “one who preserves; a Quran memorizer”. It derives from Arabic ḥāfiẓ, 'one who guards or preserves'. In Turkish, hafız particularly denotes someone who has memorized the entire Quran.
Is Hafız a boy’s name?
Yes, Hafız is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Hafız in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word of Hafız occurs in Surah Yusuf meaning a guardian or preserver, rather than a personal name. (e.g.: 12:64)
What is the origin of the name Hafız?
Hafız is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hafız have?
Hafız has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hafız?
Hafız does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Hafız?
Other spellings: Hafiz.
Famous people named Hafız?
Notable people named Hafız include Hafiz Imtiaz.
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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