The nameHafida

Hafida is an Arabic girl's name, given in France mostly in the 1970s and 1980s.

Meaning

It comes from the Arabic hafiz, "guardian, protector".

Origin

Arabic, common in North Africa.

History

Found in France since the mid 1950s, Hafida peaked in the early 1980s. It has become rare.

Popularity of the name Hafida

Hafida in France

1985peak year (90 births)
2,195babies named Hafida in France since 1900
04590 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Hafida was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 775 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Hafida. Its rise began around 1957, and it peaked in 1985. Half of all babies named Hafida in France were born before 1980, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hafida mean?

It comes from the Arabic hafiz, "guardian, protector".

What is the origin of the name Hafida?

Arabic, common in North Africa.

Is Hafida a girl's or a boy's name?

Hafida is a girl's name.