Hafsah

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Hafsah means "lioness" in Arabic. The name is derived from the Arabic word "hafs" which means "lion cub".
Scripts(How to write)
حفصة
حفصة(Arabic)
Pronunciation
HAF-sah
Haf-sah
Popularity
Hafsah is not a very common name outside of the Muslim world. It is not ranked in the top 1000 baby names in the United States or United Kingdom.

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Hafsah Name meanings & History

Hafsah means "lioness" in Arabic. The name is derived from the Arabic word "hafs" which means "lion cub". Alternate transcription of Arabic حفصة (see Hafsa). Hafsah is primarily used by Muslims, especially those from Arabic-speaking countries.

Zodiac Sign of Hafsah: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius

Synonyms of Hafsah:

H: Hope,Haggle,Hyper,Heart's Desire,Hobnobbing

A: Ambitious,Aggressive,Angry,Assertive,Argumentative,Action

F: Festive,Fiery,Friendly,Fun-loving

S: Success,Sensuality,Sex,Security,Status,Social Standing,Solidity

Hafsah is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Mature name
  • a Modern name
  • a Upper Class name

Famous People

Hafsah bint Umar was a notable woman in Islamic history, known for her knowledge and piety. She was also one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad.

2.) HAFSAH (Female)

Usage: African

Meanings: Old Arabic name of uncertain meaning borne by Hafsa bint-‘Umar (d. 665), a wife of the Prophet Muhammad and daughter of the second rightly guided caliph ‘Umar ibn-al-Khattab. She was chosen to safeguard the sole written copy of the Koran after the death of Muhammad. Arabic, N. Africa. (HAF-SAH)


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