Name meaning
Hanif
It means one who turns from falsehood to truth, sincerely devoted to monotheism.
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Name meaning and origin
In Arabic, Hanif means one who turns from the crooked path to the path of truth, and it is used repeatedly in the Quran to describe the religion of the Prophet Ibrahim (AS): "Ibrahim was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but he was a hanif, a Muslim" (Al-Imran, 3:67). Over time, the word came to be used as a name denoting sincere devotion to the one God and a faith that never leaves the straight path.
In Azerbaijan Hanif is rarely used as an independent name; it is better known as the feminine form Hanifa. As a male form, Hanif, with its clear religious meaning, is among the names that can still be given to children born today.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 5
- Appears in the Quran
- Yes
- Variants
- Hanif, Haneef
- Pronunciation
- hæ.ˈnif
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Hanif?
Hanif means one who turns from falsehood to truth and is sincerely devoted to monotheism.Is the name Hanif mentioned in the Quran?
Yes, the word hanif is used in Surah Al Imran (3:67) and several other verses to denote the religion of the Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him).Is Hanif a boy name or a girl name?
Hanif is a boy name; its feminine form is Hanifa.