Xafsa
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Xafsa
Xafsa is a variant spelling of Hafsa, derived from the Arabic root حفص (H-F-S), meaning "a young lioness" or "protector." The name has Semitic linguistic origins and carries connotations of strength and protection in classical Arabic.
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Etymology
Xafsa is a variant spelling of Hafsa, derived from the Arabic root حفص (H-F-S), meaning "a young lioness" or "protector." The name has Semitic linguistic origins and carries connotations of strength and protection in classical Arabic.
The name is primarily used in Islamic and Arabic-speaking cultures, with historical prominence dating to Hafsa bint Umar, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad and mother of the believers in Islam, making it particularly significant in Muslim communities across the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond.
Xafsa currently ranks #4,798 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.
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