Guardian, protector, or one who remembers
Derived from the Arabic root meaning 'to guard' or 'to preserve.' It is traditionally used as an honorific title for someone who has memorized the entire Quran, symbolizing spiritual devotion and intellectual discipline.
Less common today
Hafiz isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,335 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned 14th-century Persian lyric poet
Former President of Syria
Malaysian badminton player
