Hanifa or Hanifah?
Two spellings, side by side.
Hanifa and Hanifah are two spellings of the same sound. Hanifa is listed with the meaning "An Arabic and African name meaning a true believer or one who is a pure and upright follower of Islam" and Hanifah with "Derived from hanifa, true believer; upright". Hanifa is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Hanifa | Hanifah |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | An Arabic and African name meaning a true believer or one who is a pure and upright follower of Islam. | Derived from hanifa, true believer; upright |
| Origin | African | African |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Ha-ni-fa | Ha-ni-fah |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Hanifa and Hanifah
Is Hanifa or Hanifah more common?
Hanifa is more often searched and saved on this site; Hanifah is also used.
Do Hanifa and Hanifah mean the same?
Hanifa: "An Arabic and African name meaning a true believer or one who is a pure and upright follower of Islam". Hanifah: "Derived from hanifa, true believer; upright".
How do you say Hanifa?
In parts: Ha-ni-fa. Hanifah is said the same way.
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