Hafsah
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Hafsah
The name Hafsah means "young lioness" or "gathering" and is derived from the Arabic root *ḥ-f-s* (ح ف س), which conveys the idea of gathering or collecting.
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Etymology
The name Hafsah means "young lioness" or "gathering" and is derived from the Arabic root *ḥ-f-s* (ح ف س), which conveys the idea of gathering or collecting. It is primarily used in Islamic cultures, most notably as the name of Hafsah bint Umar, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad and a custodian of the early Quranic manuscript.
Hafsah currently ranks #4,693 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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