Hanifah

American  

[hah-nee-fuh] / hɑˈni fə /

Or Hanifa

noun

1. a female given name: from an Arabic word meaning “true believer.”

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Example Sentences

A few months ago, she managed to get hold of a mobile phone and called her elder sister Hanifah, who had made it to the safety of Kurdistan.

From Washington Times • Aug. 18, 2015

This Sect was very early among the Mahometans, for it had its Name from Abu Hanifah Al Nooman, who was born,in the 80 year of Hegira, or according to others in the 70.

From The Improvement of Human Reason Exhibited in the Life of Hai Ebn Yokdhan by Tufail, Ibn

As for his opinions and habits, he was of the sect of Hanifah, and strict in his belief.

From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 3 by Mabie, Hamilton Wright

Answered Abu Hanifah, 'Can I look to enter the sea without my clothes being wet?'

From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 02 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir

This, however, is makruh, or improper without being sinful, to the followers of Abu Hanifah.

From Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 1 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir