Haneef

Haneef Meaning & Origin

About Haneef
The name "Haneef" is of Arabic origin and is commonly used as a masculine given name. It is derived from the Arabic word "hanif" which means "true believer" or "monotheist." In Islamic tradition, a "hanif" is someone who adheres to the pure monotheistic faith, particularly before the advent of Islam. The name Haneef carries connotations of sincerity, devotion, and steadfastness in one's faith.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Haneef are male.

Haneef Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HNF
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0501
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 N IH0 F
🌐 IPA
/haneef*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HNF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Haneef in Braille

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

The name Haneef in braille

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

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

The name Haneef in sign language

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