Girl name
Hafsah name meaning
“a female lion cub”
Hafsah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning a female lion cub. It comes from ḥafṣa, a feminine form associated with the term for a lion cub. The name is also known through Hafsah bint Umar, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad.
What does Hafsah mean?
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Hafsah
From Arabic ḥafṣa, a feminine form associated with a lion cub. It is known through Hafsah bint Umar, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Female Companions of the Prophet |
| Starts with | H · Ha |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Hafsah in Islam and the Quran
Hafsah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Hafsah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Hafsah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Hafsah: a female lion cub
- Nisa: women
- Muna: wishes, aspirations
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Meaning of each word
- Hafsah: a female lion cub
- Fairuz: turquoise gemstone
- Tursina: the mountain in Sinai
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Hafsah Rima
Meaning of each word
- Hafsah: a female lion cub
- Rima: white gazelle
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Meaning of each word
- Anisya: friendly, pleasant as a companion
- Hafsah: a female lion cub
- Mursidah: guide to the right path
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Hafsah Maisarah
Meaning of each word
- Hafsah: a female lion cub
- Maisarah: ease and sufficient means
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Hafsah Amirah Nurfadilah
Meaning of each word
- Hafsah: a female lion cub
- Amirah: princess, female ruler
- Nurfadilah: light of virtue
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How to pronounce Hafsah
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hafsah/ |
| Arabic script | حفصة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦥ꦳꧀ꦱꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮖ᮪ᮞᮂ |
Is Hafsah a girl’s name?
Yes, Hafsah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 13% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Hafsah ranks #1,114 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Hafsah
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Hafsah
- Hafsah · b. 1964
- Hafsah · b. 1999
- Hafsah · b. 1957
- Hafsah · b. 1959
- Hafsah · b. 1964
- St Hafsah · b. 1962
FAQ about the name Hafsah
What is the meaning of Hafsah?
Hafsah means a female lion cub. From Arabic ḥafṣa, a feminine form associated with a lion cub. It is known through Hafsah bint Umar, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad.
Is Hafsah a girl’s name?
Yes, Hafsah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 13% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Hafsah?
Hafsah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Hafsah in the Quran?
Hafsah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Hafsah have?
Hafsah has 2 syllables (Haf-sah) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Hafsah?
Hafsah ranks #1,114 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Hafsah?
Some ideas: Hafsah Nisa Muna; Hafsah Fairuz Tursina; Hafsah Rima.
Famous people named Hafsah?
Notable people named Hafsah include Hafsah, Hafsah, Hafsah.
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