Hanif (given name)
Hanif (Arabic: حنيف, Hebrew: חניף) is an Arabic masculine given name, which means a righteous person or a true believer. The origin of the word is uncertain, although it is generally agreed that it is derived from the Classical Syriac ܚܢܦܐ (ḥanpā, “pagan, impious”).
| Gender | Male |
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| Language(s) | Arabic, Hebrew |
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| Word/name | uncertain |
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| Region of origin | Middle East |
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| Alternative spelling | Haneef |
| Cognate(s) | hanpe |
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