Girl name
Hafıza name meaning
“female guardian; woman who has memorized the Quran”
Hafıza means “female guardian” or “a woman who has memorized the Quran.” It comes from Arabic ḥāfiẓa, the feminine form of ḥāfiẓ, meaning “guardian” or “one who preserves.” Used as a girl’s name in Türkiye, it shares its form with the Turkish word for memory and is related to Hafız.
What does Hafıza mean?
Female guardian; woman who has memorized the Quran
In Turkish: koruyan; Kur'an'ı ezbere bilen kadın
As a personal name, Hafıza relates to the feminine form of Hafız rather than solely to the everyday Turkish word for memory. It can also function as a title in the tradition of Quran memorization. Historical records therefore require context to establish whether it is a name or a title.
Origin of the name Hafıza
The name comes from Arabic ḥāfiẓa, the feminine of ḥāfiẓ, “guardian, one who retains or memorizes.” The same form underlies Turkish hafıza, “memory.”
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 Hafıza
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hafɯza/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | حافظه |
| Arabic | حافظة |
Is Hafıza a girl’s name?
Yes, Hafıza is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Hafıza does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Hafıza
What is the meaning of Hafıza?
Hafıza means “female guardian; woman who has memorized the Quran”. The name comes from Arabic ḥāfiẓa, the feminine of ḥāfiẓ, “guardian, one who retains or memorizes.” The same form underlies Turkish hafıza, “memory.”
Is Hafıza a girl’s name?
Yes, Hafıza is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Hafıza in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hafıza nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hafıza?
Hafıza is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hafıza have?
Hafıza has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Hafıza?
Hafıza 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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