Girl name
Hafshah name meaning
“female lion cub”
Hafshah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning female lion cub. It is a spelling variant of Hafsah, from Arabic Ḥafṣah. The name is also known through its historical association with Hafsah bint Umar, one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad.
What does Hafshah 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 Hafshah
Hafshah is a spelling variant of Arabic Ḥafṣah. It is associated with Hafsah bint Umar, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Female Companions of the Prophet, Wives 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.
Hafshah in Islam and the Quran
Hafshah 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.
How to pronounce Hafshah
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hafshah/ |
| Arabic script | حفصة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦥ꦳꧀ꦱꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮖ᮪ᮞ᮪ᮠᮂ |
Is Hafshah a girl’s name?
Yes, Hafshah is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Hafshah ranks #2,765 among girl names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Hafshah
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Hafshah
- Hafshah Salamah
FAQ about the name Hafshah
What is the meaning of Hafshah?
Hafshah means female lion cub. Hafshah is a spelling variant of Arabic Ḥafṣah. It is associated with Hafsah bint Umar, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad.
Is Hafshah a girl’s name?
Yes, Hafshah is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Hafshah?
Hafshah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Hafshah in the Quran?
Hafshah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Hafshah have?
Hafshah has 2 syllables (Haf-shah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Hafshah?
Hafshah ranks #2,765 among girl names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Hafshah?
Notable people named Hafshah include Hafshah Salamah.
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