Hafsatou
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Hafsatou
Hafsatou is an Arabic name derived from "Hafsa," meaning "lioness" or "gatherer," with the suffix "-tou" being a Fulani/West African diminutive or feminine marker.
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Etymology
Hafsatou is an Arabic name derived from "Hafsa," meaning "lioness" or "gatherer," with the suffix "-tou" being a Fulani/West African diminutive or feminine marker. The name is predominantly used among Fulani, Wolof, and other West African Muslim communities, particularly in Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and the broader Sahel region, reflecting the Islamic and Fulani cultural heritage of these areas.
Hafsatou currently ranks #5,118 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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