Hafsa
HAF-suh
✦ Meaning
“From Arabic 'hafs' meaning lioness. An Islamic name borne by Hafsa bint Umar, one of Prophet Muhammad's wives and an early Islamic scholar.”
Popularity Over Time
Hafsa is not currently in the US top 1000.
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2
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Famous Bearers
- Hafsa bint Umar (Islamic historical figure)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Arabic and Islamic heritage; increasingly recognized in multicultural contexts
People Also Ask
From Arabic 'hafs' meaning lioness. An Islamic name borne by Hafsa bint Umar, one of Prophet Muhammad's wives and an early Islamic scholar.
Hafsa is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Popular nicknames for Hafsa include Haf.
Names that pair beautifully with Hafsa include Amira, Zara, Leah, Yasmin.