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Hanif

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A Quranic Name for Boys

How to pronounce Hanif

HUt + NEEd + Fit

Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable.
Arabic Spelling (How to write Hanif in Arabic)حَنِيف
Quranic Nature
(Learn more...)		Directly Mentioned
Alternate spellings of HanifHaneef
All of the above spellings are acceptable for this name. You may also create your own spelling.
Quranic Root
(Learn more...)		H6-N-F
All Quranic baby names derived from H6-N-F:

Meaning of Hanif

Hanif is an Arabic name for boys that means “monotheist”, a person who believes in the oneness of God. It also means “devout believer”, “devout Muslim”.

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2 Comments

  1. Anonymous

    what’s the meaning of name Anif ? or Aanif. My name is Anif hussain… what does it is this name mentioned in Quraan.

  2. Anonymous

    The name is used to descrivbe prophet Ibrahim(AS) in the holy quran

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