Name meaning
Khuzayfa
A name in the diminutive form meaning small in stature, agile.
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Name meaning and origin
Khuzayfa is formed with a diminutive suffix in the Arabic language and means small-bodied and agile; some sources also connect it with the meaning of one who protects, a shield. In the ancient Arabic naming tradition, the name became one of the nicknames indicating a physical quality.
The most famous bearer of the name is Khuzayfa ibn al-Yaman (may Allah be pleased with him), who was considered the confidant of our Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him); the Prophet entrusted him with the names of the hypocrites in Medina, and for this reason he came to be known among the Companions by the epithet Sahib al-Sirr (keeper of the secret). Although rarely found in Azerbaijan as an independent name, it holds a place among the names of the Companions because of its religious meaning and historical connection.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 7
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Huzeyfə, Hüzeyfə, Hudhayfah
- Pronunciation
- xy.zey.ˈfæ
Notable people with this name
Khuzayfa ibn al-Yaman (r.a)
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Khuzayfa?
Khuzayfa means small-bodied and agile.Is the name Khuzayfa mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Khuzayfa does not appear in the Quran, but its bearer Khuzayfa ibn al-Yaman was a famous Companion who was the confidant of our Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).Is Khuzayfa a boy name or a girl name?
Khuzayfa is a boy name.