Hanifah

Hanifah Meaning & Origin

About Hanifah
The name "Hanifah" is of Arabic origin and is primarily used for girls. It is derived from the Arabic word "hanif" which means "true believer" or "monotheist." In Islamic tradition, a Hanifah is someone who adheres to the pure monotheistic faith, specifically referring to those who follow the teachings of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) before the revelation of Islam. The name Hanifah carries connotations of devotion, faithfulness, and a strong belief in the oneness of God.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Hanifah are female.

Hanifah Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HNF
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H05010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 N IH0 F AH0
🌐 IPA
/hanifah*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HNF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hanifah in Braille

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

The name Hanifah in braille

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

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

The name Hanifah in sign language

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