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Hudhayfah

♂ Boy

Pronounced hoo-DHY-fah /huˈðaɪ.fɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Hudhayfah — a classical name borne by Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman, a Companion of the Prophet; a diminutive of uncertain older meaning; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A classical Arabic Companion's name: Hudhayfah. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'hoo-DHY-fah').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Hudhayfah — a classical name borne by Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman, a Companion of the Prophet; a diminutive of uncertain older meaning; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#7933 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 33

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420132024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hudhayfah comes from the Arabic Hudhayfah — a classical name borne by Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman, a Companion of the Prophet; it is a diminutive of uncertain older meaning (routes uncertain, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'hoo-DHY-fah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, a-classical-Companion's-name, and devout.

Did you know? Hudhayfah is a classical Arabic name borne by Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman, a Companion of the Prophet — a lyrical, classic name whose older literal meaning is uncertain, which we note (said 'hoo-DHY-fah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Hudhayfah — routes uncertain

Variations

HudhaifaHuzaifaHuthayfah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hudhayfah mean?

Hudhayfah is a classical Arabic name borne by a Companion of the Prophet; its older literal meaning is uncertain, which we flag.

How do you pronounce Hudhayfah?

It's said hoo-DHY-fah /huˈðaɪ.fɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Hudhayfah a boy or girl name?

Hudhayfah is a boy's name.

How popular is Hudhayfah?

Hudhayfah is a very rare name in the U.S.

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