Hafsa
Hafsa is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Young lioness”.
| Meaning | Young lioness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | حفصة |
| Pronunciation | HAF-sah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Hafsa
Hafsa is traditionally explained as a young lioness or cub, from ḥafṣ, an old Arabic term for a lion's young. Its fame rests on Ḥafṣa, whose father was the caliph ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb and who married the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. She was given charge of the written Quran that had been gathered under Abū Bakr. That copy was later used by ʿUthmān, which makes her a key figure in the Quran's preservation.
Is Hafsa a Muslim name?
Hafsa is a much-loved Muslim name because Hafsa bint Umar, its most famous bearer, is honoured as a Mother of the Believers.
How popular is Hafsa?
Hafsa is popular worldwide, especially in Pakistan, India, Morocco, Turkey and the UK.
Gifts with the name Hafsa
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Spellings and variants of Hafsa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hafsa mean?
Hafsa means 'Young lioness'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Hafsa a Muslim name?
Hafsa is a much-loved Muslim name because Hafsa bint Umar, its most famous bearer, is honoured as a Mother of the Believers.
How do you pronounce Hafsa?
Hafsa is pronounced HAF-sah.
Is Hafsa a boy or girl name?
Hafsa is usually a girl name.