Name meaning
Hafsa
Young lion, lion cub; symbol of strength and fortitude.
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Name meaning and origin
The name Hafsa is formed from the word "hafs" in Arabic; this word means a young lion, a lion cub, and bestows upon a girl the wish for strength and fortitude. The name entered Azerbaijani through Arabic-Turkic relations, and historically it has been one of the names favored in religious families.
The most famous bearer of the name is Hafsa bint Omar, the daughter of Omar ibn Khattab and the wife of our Prophet (peace be upon him) (may Allah be pleased with her); she preserved the first copy of the Quran compiled after the death of Abu Bakr. For this reason, Hafsa is considered both a mother of the believers and a female Companion's name.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 5
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Həfsə, Hafsə
- Pronunciation
- hɑf.ˈsɑ
Notable people with this name
Hafsa bint Umar (may Allah be pleased with her)
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Hafsa?
Hafsa is a name of Arabic origin and means a young lion, a lion cub.Is the name Hafsa mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Hafsa does not appear directly in the Quran, but its bearer, Hafsa bint Omar, played an important role in the preservation of the Quran.Is Hafsa a boy or a girl name?
Hafsa is a girl name.