Hanif

Hanif Meaning & Origin

About Hanif
The surname Hanif is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "hanif," which means "true believer" or "monotheist." It is a term used to describe individuals who adhere to the pure monotheistic faith of Islam and reject polytheism. As a surname, Hanif is commonly found among Muslim communities, particularly those with Arabic or South Asian roots, and it signifies a family's connection to the Islamic faith and its values.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hanif: 1,304
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,382
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.44

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hanif 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 Hanif is not currently available.

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

The name Hanif in braille

How to sign the name Hanif using Sign Language

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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