Hafiz

A handsome Arabic choice with spiritual significance —al-Ḥafīẓ being one of the 99 names of Allah — Hafiz is both a given name meaning "preserver, protector, guardian" and a term used for Muslims who have memorized the Quran in its entirety.

Also spelled as Hafeez and Hafez, it has been borne by the 14th century mystic and poet Hafiz Shirazi and the Malaysian singer Hafiz Suip. While this transcription is predominantly used as a masculine name, it is sometimes given to girls too, notably in Afghanistan.

Pronounced hah-FEEZ.

As of October 2026, Hafiz ranked #9201 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #6694 for boys in 1984.