Hanif - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Hanif \ha-nif\ is of Arabic origin, and its meaning is "devout devotee of Islam". Filmmaker Hanif Kureishi.

Similar baby names are Hani, Hanan, Haniel, Hanok, Haviv, Honi, Hank, Hanly, Hans, Hanss, Hanns, Han and Hanno.

Hanif is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Hanif. Click here to compare Hanif with related baby names.