Hafsah
Hafsah 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 | Malaysia, Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Hafsah
Hafsah renders the Arabic Ḥafṣa with a closing h, standing for the tāʾ marbūṭa. People usually explain the name as young lioness. Ḥafṣa bint ʿUmar was the daughter of the second caliph. After losing her first husband she married the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and she is remembered both for her learning and for safeguarding the manuscript of the Quran, which gives this name a special dignity.
Is Hafsah a Muslim name?
Hafsah is a spelling of Hafsa and recalls Hafsa bint Umar, a Mother of the Believers.
How popular is Hafsah?
Families in Malaysia and Nigeria favour the Hafsah spelling, as do many Muslims in English-speaking countries.
Gifts with the name Hafsah
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Spellings and variants of Hafsah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hafsah mean?
Hafsah means 'Young lioness'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Hafsah a Muslim name?
Hafsah is a spelling of Hafsa and recalls Hafsa bint Umar, a Mother of the Believers.
How do you pronounce Hafsah?
Hafsah is pronounced HAF-sah.
Is Hafsah a boy or girl name?
Hafsah is usually a girl name.