One who follows the straight path
Derived from the Arabic root 'h-n-f', it refers to a person who is a true believer or an upright follower of the straight path. Historically, it was used to describe those who followed the monotheistic religion of Abraham before the advent of Islam.
Less common today
Ahnaf isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,509 in 2022.
7th-century Muslim general and leader of the Banu Tamim
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
