Dhaayef

A Quranic Name for Boys

Meaning: Friendly and Hospitable

Dhaayef is variant of Zayef and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Dhaayef or Zayef, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Zayef.

Full Meaning of Dhaayef

Dhaayef is an indirect Quranic name for boys that means “hospitable”, “one who has many guests”. It is derived from the DHAD-Y-F (guest) root which is used in many places in the Quran.

Have you heard the story of Abraham’s honoured guests? (Quran 51:24)