Name meaning
Hanafi
one who belongs to the Abu Hanifa school, inclined toward the truth.
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Name meaning and origin
Hanafi is a derived male name of Arabic origin. It is formed by adding the suffix "-i", denoting belonging, to the root "Hənəf". The root itself conveys the meaning "inclination toward the right path and the truth"; the name denotes a person belonging to the Hanafi school, one of the four schools of Sunni Islam, associated with Imam Abu Hanifa.
Hanafism was formed in Iraq in the 8th century and, because it spread widely among Turkic peoples, the name also became known in this region. In Azerbaijan, Hanafi is among the rare names with a religious tinge. The name itself does not appear directly in the Quran, but from the standpoint of Islamic rules it has no prohibition.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 6
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Pronunciation
- hə.nə.ˈfi
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Hanafi?
Hanafi means a person belonging to the school of Imam Abu Hanifa who is inclined toward the truth. It is of Arabic origin.Is the name Hanafi mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Hanafi does not appear directly in the Quran, but there is no prohibition against it under Islamic rules.Is Hanafi a boy name or a girl name?
Hanafi is a boy name.