Find out how popular the first name Hudayfi has been for the last 3 years (from 2015 to 2017) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Hudayfi by gender

Based on the last 3 years of data, Hudayfi is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2017, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Hudayfi.

The history of the first name Hudayfi

The name Hudayfi has its roots in Arabic culture and language. It is derived from the Arabic word "hudayf," which means "a small bird." The name likely originated in the Middle East during the early centuries of Islamic civilization.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Hudayfi can be found in the Hadith literature, which contains the traditions and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions. Hudayfi ibn al-Yaman was a companion of the Prophet and is mentioned in several Hadith narrations.

In the 9th century, there was a famous Arab poet named Hudayfi ibn Abi Zayd al-Andalusi, who was born in Cordoba, Spain, and was known for his mastery of the Arabic language and his poetry.

Another notable figure with the name Hudayfi was Hudayfi ibn al-Ahwas, a military leader and governor who lived in the 7th century and played a role in the early Islamic conquests.

During the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from 750 to 1258 CE, there was a prominent scholar and jurist named Hudayfi ibn al-Mansur al-Hallaj, who was born in Persia (modern-day Iran) and was known for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence.

In the 11th century, Hudayfi ibn Abi al-Faraj al-Isfahani was a renowned Arab historian and writer who authored several books on the history and culture of the Islamic world.

Over the centuries, the name Hudayfi has been carried by various individuals across the Arab and Islamic world, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural and linguistic significance.

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