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Muhafiz

Muhafiz is a term used in Urdu and related languages to mean guardian, defender, or protector. It is derived from the Arabic word muḥāfiḏ (مُحافِظ), meaning “protector” or “guardian,” formed with a prefix that often denotes an agent or doer. In Urdu, the noun محافظ (muhafiz) denotes a guardian or defender and is used both literally and figuratively in everyday language.

The word is widely encountered as a given name in South Asia, where muhafiz is used as

Transliteration and spelling vary. Variants include Muhafiz, Mohafiz, and Muhafez, reflecting differences in phonetic rendering across

In usage beyond personal names, muhafiz can appear in titles or descriptions referring to security personnel,

See also: guardian, protector, defender, muhafiz in cultural and linguistic contexts.

a
masculine
first
name
and
carries
the
connotation
of
reliability
and
protection.
Its
positive
meaning
makes
it
a
common
choice
among
Urdu-speaking
communities,
and
it
may
appear
in
various
cultural
and
literary
contexts
as
well
as
in
personal
naming.
languages
and
scripts.
In
Arabic-script
contexts
the
form
محافِظ
is
used,
while
in
Urdu
it
is
written
محافظ.
guardians,
or
defenders
in
a
range
of
settings,
from
formal
discourse
to
literature.
It
is
distinct
from,
but
sometimes
confused
with,
other
Arabic-derived
terms
for
protection
or
memorization,
such
as
hafiz,
which
have
different
meanings
and
usages.