True believer or upright
In Arabic, Hanif refers to a 'true believer' or someone who maintains the pure monotheism of Abraham. It signifies an upright person who rejects idolatry in favor of orthodox faith. It is a name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic tradition.
Less common today
Hanif isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,976 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
British playwright, screenwriter, and filmmaker
American poet, essayist, and cultural critic
Legendary Pakistani cricketer known as the Little Master
