Etymology

hafiz

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Today it means: A Muslim who has memorized the whole Qur'an. Full definition →

Arabic حافظ
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hafiz · noun1

Persian, from Arabic حَافِظ (ḥāfiẓ), present participle of حَفِظَ (ḥafiẓa, “to guard, know by heart”).

Hafiz · proper noun2

  1. Arabic · borrowed fromحافظ“guardian, keeper”
  2. English todayHafiz

Borrowed from Arabic حافظ (ḥāfiẓ, “guardian, keeper”). This surname is predominantly found in Pakistan.

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