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

“The time for change has come, and I hope the people in power realize this,” said Asifa Hanifah, a young woman who joined thousands of opposition supporters in central Kuala Lumpur who waved flags, cheered and honked car horns.

From Reuters

Students at the university, such as Nur Hanifah, 22, and Nurul Syazwani, 23, say political discussions, or organisations, are a rarity on campus.

From BBC

"Among students there are discussions but never in a formal setting, just amongst ourselves," Nur Hanifah says.

From BBC

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

Hanifah, who agreed to share her first name, told her about Mr. Dakhi’s smuggling ring, gave her his number, and soon the woman was on the phone with him.

From Washington Times