Boy name
Mahfuz name meaning
“protected; preserved or kept safe”
Mahfuz means “protected,” “preserved,” or “kept safe.” It comes from Arabic maḥfūẓ, a passive participle from the root meaning to protect or retain in memory. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it evokes an old manuscript stored in a protective case, illustrating preservation through a tangible object.
What does Mahfuz mean?
Protected; preserved or kept safe
In Turkish: korunmuş; saklanarak muhafaza edilmiş
Mahfuz expresses the idea of something kept safe or preserved. Turkish also uses the word in expressions concerning reserved rights. Its clear Islamic association includes the Preserved Tablet, Levh-i Mahfuz, and the word occurs in the Quran. Hafız and Hıfzı share its Arabic root.
Origin of the name Mahfuz
It derives from Arabic maḥfūẓ, 'protected, preserved'. This is a passive participle from the root ḥ-f-ẓ, associated with guarding and retaining in memory.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Mahfuz in the Quran? | As a word · محفوظ · 85:22The Arabic source word for Mahfuz occurs in the Quran as an adjective describing a preserved tablet. |
| Starts with | M · Ma |
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How to pronounce Mahfuz
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mahfuz/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | محفوظ |
Is Mahfuz a boy’s name?
Yes, Mahfuz is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mahfuz 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.
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Famous people named Mahfuz
- Mahfuz Güler · b. 1953
- Mahfuz Güleryüz
FAQ about the name Mahfuz
What is the meaning of Mahfuz?
Mahfuz means “protected; preserved or kept safe”. It derives from Arabic maḥfūẓ, 'protected, preserved'. This is a passive participle from the root ḥ-f-ẓ, associated with guarding and retaining in memory.
Is Mahfuz a boy’s name?
Yes, Mahfuz is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mahfuz in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word for Mahfuz occurs in the Quran as an adjective describing a preserved tablet. (e.g.: 85:22)
What is the origin of the name Mahfuz?
Mahfuz is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mahfuz have?
Mahfuz has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mahfuz?
Mahfuz 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.
Famous people named Mahfuz?
Notable people named Mahfuz include Mahfuz Güler, Mahfuz Güleryüz.
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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