Hafez

Hafez Meaning & Origin

About Hafez
The name "Hafez" is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Arabic word "hafiz" which means "guardian" or "custodian." In Islamic tradition, it specifically refers to someone who has memorized the entire Quran, becoming a guardian of its teachings. Additionally, "Hafez" can also mean "one who protects" or "one who preserves." It is a name that carries a sense of responsibility and reverence for knowledge and spirituality.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Hafez are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HFS
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 F EH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɑfɛz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hafez in Braille

Here's how to represent Hafez in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Hafez in braille

How to Spell the Name Hafez in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Hafez using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hafez in sign language

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