True believer, upright, or one who follows the right path
Derived from the Arabic root 'hanafa', the name refers to a person who maintains pure monotheistic faith. Historically, it was used to describe those who followed the religion of Abraham before the advent of Islam. It carries a strong connotation of integrity and spiritual rectitude.
About 19 girls were named Hanifa in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Australian novelist and non-fiction writer
Afghan women's rights activist and provincial head
First Afghan woman to summit Mount Noshaq
