What origin is the name Hanif?

Hanif comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Hanif a popular name?

Hanif is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Hanif?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Hanif — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Hanif

Q: Is Hanif a rare name?

Yes. Hanif does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Hanif

Hanif

Boy

african

2 syllables

Hanif is an african boy's name meaning "This name refers to a true believer in Islam, specifically one who maintains the original monotheistic faith.".

Parents who choose Hanif pick a boy name from the african tradition, meaning "This name refers to a true believer in Islam, specifically one who maintains the original monotheistic faith.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This name refers to a true believer in Islam, specifically one who maintains the original monotheistic faith.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Hanif

Very rare in US records

What does Hanif mean?

Hanif is a boy name of african origin meaning "This name refers to a true believer in Islam, specifically one who maintains the original monotheistic faith.".