Hafez

Hafez Meaning & Origin

About Hafez
The surname Hafez is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "hafiz," which means "guardian" or "protector." It is commonly used as a surname in the Muslim world, particularly among people of Arab and Persian descent. The name Hafez is often associated with individuals who have memorized the entire Quran, as "hafiz" also refers to someone who has committed the holy book to memory.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Hafez is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Hafez: 377
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54,637
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hafez based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Hafez is not currently available.

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, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Hafez in braille

How to sign the name Hafez using Sign Language

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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