Hafsa
Hafsa is a girls' name of Arabic origin meaning “gathering, young lioness.”
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how do you pronounce Hafsa?
HAHF-sah
where does the name Hafsa come from?
An Arabic female name that began with Hafsa, the fourth wife of the Prophet Muhammad and daughter of the second caliph, Umar.
Hafsa was the daughter of Umar ibn al-Khattab and a wife of Prophet Muhammad who was entrusted with the first compiled copy of the Quran. Her role as guardian of the sacred text gave the name associations of scholarship, trust, and the preservation of divine knowledge.
the history of Hafsa
It remains a popular name among Sunni Muslims.
who are famous people named Hafsa?
- Hafsa bint Umar (wife of Prophet Muhammad, keeper of the first Quran manuscript)
- Hafsa Sultan (various Ottoman princesses)
what are the nicknames and variants of Hafsa?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Hafsa?
what names go well with Hafsa?
Sibling names that share Hafsa's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Hafsa
What does the name Hafsa mean?
Hafsa means “gathering, young lioness”.
What is the origin of the name Hafsa?
Hafsa comes from the Arabic naming tradition. Related forms include Hafsah.
How popular is the name Hafsa?
Hafsa has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Hafsa a boy or girl name?
Hafsa is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Hafsa?
Hafsa is pronounced HAHF-sah, with 2 syllables.
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