noun
hafiz
HAH-fihz
Hafiz (noun) means a Muslim who has memorized the entire Qur'an. Example: “His grandfather was a respected hafiz who could recite the Qur'an from memory.”
noun
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A Muslim who has memorized the entire Qur'an.
"He was a hafiz, one who knows the Qur’an by heart, and he sang it in a slow, simple chant."
— Yann Martel, Life of Pi (2001)
"His grandfather was a respected hafiz who could recite the Qur'an from memory."
How to use hafiz
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who has fully memorized the Qur'an.
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Word forms
- Plural
- hafizes, huffaz
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Etymology
From Arabic hafiz ("guardian, one who preserves"), from hafiza ("to guard, to memorize").
Frequently asked questions
What does “hafiz” mean?
The word “hafiz” means a Muslim who has memorized the entire Qur'an. In plain terms, someone who has fully memorized the Qur'an.
How do you pronounce “hafiz”?
“Hafiz” is pronounced HAH-fihz (/ˈhɑːfɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “hafiz” in a sentence?
Here is “hafiz” used in a sentence: “His grandfather was a respected hafiz who could recite the Qur'an from memory.”
What part of speech is “hafiz”?
“Hafiz” is a noun.
Where does the word “hafiz” come from?
The word “hafiz” comes from Arabic. From Arabic hafiz ("guardian, one who preserves"), from hafiza ("to guard, to memorize").
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