What is the origin of the name Hanifa?

Hanifa is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Hanifa?

Hanifa is currently ranked #4799 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Hanifa?

Hanifa is pronounced hah-NEE-fah.

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GirlArabic

Hanifa

hah-NEE-fah

Popularity

#4799

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

274

Peak Year

#28 in 2024

First Recorded

1980

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An Arabic name meaning 'true believer' or 'pious'. It's a name with strong religious connotations.

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Hani Fifa

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Hani Fifa

Spelling Variations

Hanifah

Similar Names

Amina Fatima Jana Zahra

Personality Traits

FaithfulKindResponsibleDetermined

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