Khafiz means “guardian, keeper”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh and also used in Tatar and Bashkir.
- Khafiz is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Khafiz mean?
Literal meaning
Khafiz (Хафиз) is a Kazakh boy's name recorded both on Wiktionary and in the KazPER name list. Its meaning has not been established from the sources yet.[1]
Khafiz in Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Khafiz mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Хафиз, Khafiz (common romanization) and Xafıyz (Wiktionary romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “guardian, keeper” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1,2]
What does Khafiz mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Khafiz (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “guardian, keeper” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Khafiz mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Khafiz (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “guardian, keeper” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Khafiz come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic حَافِظ (ḥāfiẓ), the active participle of the verb حَفِظَ (ḥafiẓa, “to preserve, to protect, to defend”).[1]Likely
Which languages use the name Khafiz?
Khafiz is used as a given name in Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Khafiz across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | ХафизCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “guardian, keeper” | Documented[1,2] |
| Tatar | KhafizLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “guardian, keeper” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | KhafizLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “guardian, keeper” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Khafiz
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Хафиз[1,2] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Khafiz[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Хафиз[2] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Khafiz[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Variant |
| Khafiz | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Xafıyz[1] | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (Wiktionary romanization) |
| Khafiz | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Khafiz | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Khafiz
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Khafiz rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZhantileuBoy“soul + wish; want”same language (kazakh)
- MarinaGirl“of the sea”same language (kazakh)
- BektursynBoy“chieftain, master + third-person singular imperative of тұр- (to stand)”same language (kazakh)
- DaiynBoy“ready”same language (kazakh)
- AibikaGirl“moon lady”same language (bashkir)
- ÄðhämBoy“shady, darkened much, almost black”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- NuraliBoy“superior to all; son handsome as light”same language (kazakh)
- ZhanerkeGirl“darling soul”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Khafiz
What does the name Khafiz mean?
Khafiz means “guardian, keeper”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh and also used in Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Khafiz a girl's or a boy's name?
Khafiz is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Kazakh: boys; Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Khafiz come from?
Khafiz is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Khafiz?
Khafiz is recorded for Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Khafiz spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Хафиз (Cyrillic), Khafiz (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Khafiz have?
Khafiz has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Хафиз”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 89116140. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as Kazakh given names, Kazakh male given names; listed as a Kazakh given name; etymology: From Arabic حَافِظ (ḥāfiẓ), the active participle of the verb حَفِظَ (ḥafiẓa, “to preserve, to protect, to defend”).; Kazakh given-name entry Хафиз (+1 more)
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed in KazPER; KazPER lists Хафиз; spelling Khafiz recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Хафиз recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list (+1 more)
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