Hanif

Hanif Meaning & Origin

About Hanif
The name "Hanif" is of Arabic origin and has a religious significance. It is derived from the Arabic word "hanafa," which means "to incline towards righteousness" or "to be inclined towards monotheism." In Islamic tradition, a "Hanif" is someone who follows the pure monotheistic faith of Abraham, rejecting idolatry and polytheism. The name Hanif is often given to boys as a symbol of their devotion to God and their commitment to leading a righteous life.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Hanif are male.

Hanif Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 137.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hanif in Braille

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

The name Hanif in braille

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

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

The name Hanif in sign language

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