Mahfuz
In Arabic: مَحْفُوظ
Protected by God: guarded from harm, cared for by a protective providence
المحفوظُ بالله: المُصانُ من السوء، المَرْعِيّ بعِنايةٍ تَحميه
- Boy name
- Faith
- Virtue
- Longer
- Strong sound
- Rare
- Gulf
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Called at home
مَحْفُوظ, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Professional intro
Pleased to meet you, I'm مَحْفُوظ.
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Questions parents ask
- What does the name Mahfuz mean?
- Protected by God: guarded from harm, cared for by a protective providence
- Is Mahfuz a boy or a girl name?
- Mahfuz is a boy name.
- How is Mahfuz written in English?
- Mahfuz in Arabic: مَحْفُوظ.
- Does Mahfuz fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.