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HAFIZ Name Meaning & Heritage Data

4,800th

Most common name in India

29,240

People with this name currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Hafiz: A name brimming with meaning. Its Arabic, signifying someone who protects, memorizes, or preserves – especially the Quran. This name perfectly describes him; his incredible skill with Persian poetry and deep understanding of Sufism earned him the title. His poems remain beloved, making this name a symbol of both poetic brilliance and the act of remembering.

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This names poetry is intensely spiritual, focusing on Gods love. Their life and work show divine grace, though they arent a traditional avatar. Khidr, a guide in Islamic stories, is a related figure. There arent specific holidays for this name, but Persian cultural events and poetry celebrations indirectly honor them. Remembering this names life and teachings is a celebration in itself.

Hafizs name has cool variations depending on the language and culture. The spellings usually the same, but how you say it changes a bit. You might hear it as Hafez, Hafizullah (adding "Gods servant" in Arabic), or even Fiz (shortened). Sometimes youll see it written as Hāfiz, showing a longer "a" sound in Arabic. These arent really different names, just different ways of writing and saying this name. The meaning and importance stay the same.

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State-wise distribution of people with HAFIZ name

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Bihar state distribution for HAFIZ name

Bihar

1,346

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for HAFIZ name

Uttar Pradesh

797

Maharashtra state distribution for HAFIZ name

Maharashtra

426

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for HAFIZ name

Madhya Pradesh

426

Tamil Nadu state distribution for HAFIZ name

Tamil Nadu

340

Delhi state distribution for HAFIZ name

Delhi

319

Jharkhand state distribution for HAFIZ name

Jharkhand

267

Assam state distribution for HAFIZ name

Assam

242

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for HAFIZ name

Andhra Pradesh

194

Karnataka state distribution for HAFIZ name

Karnataka

179

Category-wise distribution of people with HAFIZ name

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People named HAFIZ appear across 4 types of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this name is across Indian society.

Food Distribution Records category for HAFIZ name

3,108 (63%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for HAFIZ name

1,039 (21%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for HAFIZ name

766 (16%)

Voters List

Govertment Farmers Benificary List category for HAFIZ name

3 (0.1%)

Govertment Farmers Benificary List

HAFIZ Popularity Trends

Decade-wise Name Count

0.76K1.93K3.10K4.27K5.44K19601970198019902000201020203.65K3.48K5.05K4.04K3.43K1.15K2.33KCountYears

Name Popularity Rank (Decade-wise)

3.26K3.69K4.12K4.55K4.97K19601970198019902000201020203.40K3.94K4.58K4.34K4.64K4.83K4.37KRankYears
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