What is the origin of the name Hanifah?

Hanifah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Hanifah?

Hanifah is currently ranked #11427 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Hanifah?

Hanifah is pronounced hah-NEE-fah.

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GirlArabic

Hanifah

hah-NEE-fah

Popularity

#11427

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

161

Peak Year

#9 in 1974

First Recorded

1974

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Hanifah is an Arabic name meaning 'true believer' or 'pious'. It reflects faith and devotion.

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Hani Han Nifa

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Hani Han Nifa

Spelling Variations

Haneefah Haniifah

Similar Names

Fatima Aisha Layla Sanaa Zahra

Personality Traits

FaithfulSpiritualKindGenerousWise

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