a Muslim who has memorized the Koran: a title of honor
(born Shams-ud-Din Mohammed) 1325?-90?; Pers. lyric poet
See hafiz in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(häˈfĭz)
noun Islam
One who has memorized the Koran.
Used as a title of respect for such a person.
(hä-fĭzˈ, -fēzˈ) fl. 14th century.
Persian poet whose sensuous rhyming couplets, many of which concern love, wine, and nature, are traditionally interpreted allegorically by Sufic Muslims.