Where does “hafiz” come from?
hafiz (English) comes from Classical Persian حافظ, from Arabic حافظ, from Arabic حَفِظَ — to preserve, to protect, to defend; to guard,...
hafiz (English): a Muslim who has memorized the whole Qur'an
Definitions
- a Muslim who has memorized the whole Qur'an
Ancestry of “hafiz”, step by step
hafiz traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Persian حافظ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Persian | حافظ | — |
| 2 | Arabic | حافظ | to preserve, to maintain, to keep up, to uphold,... |
| 3 | Arabic | حَفِظَ | to preserve, to protect, to defend; to guard,... |
via Arabic حَافِظ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabic | حَافِظ | — |