What origin is the name Hifz?

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

Is Hifz a popular name?

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

Yes. Hifz 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.

What are good sister names for Hifz?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Hifz — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Hifz

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Hifz

Hifz

Boy

arabic

1 syllable

Hifz is an arabic boy's name meaning "An Arabic name meaning to memorize or to preserve. It often carries the religious connotation of protecting the Quran.".

With arabic roots, Hifz is a boy name that means "An Arabic name meaning to memorize or to preserve. It often carries the religious connotation of protecting the Quran.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Arabic name meaning to memorize or to preserve. It often carries the religious connotation of protecting the Quran.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Hifz

Very rare in US records

What does Hifz mean?

Hifz is a boy name of arabic origin meaning "An Arabic name meaning to memorize or to preserve. It often carries the religious connotation of protecting the Quran.".