hafiz

noun

ha·​fiz
ˈhäfə̇z
plural hafiz or hafis
-ə̇s
: a Muslim who knows the Koran by heart
used as a title of respect

Word History

Etymology

Arabic ḥāfiẓ, literally, one who remembers

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“Hafiz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hafiz. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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