What origin is the name Mahfuz?

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

Is Mahfuz a popular name?

Mahfuz 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 Mahfuz?

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

Mahfuz

Q: Is Mahfuz a rare name?

Yes. Mahfuz 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 Mahfuz

Mahfuz

Boy

african

2 syllables

Mahfuz is an african boy's name meaning "This name of African origin signifies someone who is preserved or kept safe, suggesting a sense of protection and security.".

The meaning of Mahfuz is "This name of African origin signifies someone who is preserved or kept safe, suggesting a sense of protection and security." — a boy name of african origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This name of African origin signifies someone who is preserved or kept safe, suggesting a sense of protection and security.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Mahfuz

Very rare in US records

What does Mahfuz mean?

Mahfuz is a boy name of african origin meaning "This name of African origin signifies someone who is preserved or kept safe, suggesting a sense of protection and security.".