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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Most individuals with the name Hanif are male.
The popularity of the name has increased by 137.50% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Hanif in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
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.