True believer or upright
Derived from the Arabic word 'hanif', it refers to a person who maintains the pure monotheism of the patriarch Abraham. It signifies someone who is upright, orthodox, and remains true to their faith despite external influences.
Less common today
Haneef isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,181 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
British playwright, screenwriter, and novelist
American poet, essayist, and cultural critic
Legendary Pakistani cricketer known as the Little Master
