# hafiz vs hakim

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### hafiz
*noun · IPA /ˈhɑːfɪz/ · frequency rank #40,273*
A Muslim who has memorized the whole Qur'an.

### hakim
*noun · frequency rank #35,323*
A doctor, usually practicing traditional medicine.

## Source
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