Hafsa

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Meaning

Cub (Young lioness); Wife of the Prophet

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic حفصة
Urdu حفصہ
Persian حفصه
Bengali হাফসা
Pashto حفصه
Hafsa is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Arabic roots. Meaning 'Cub (Young lioness); Wife of the Prophet', this name carries a weight of authority, courage, and leadership.

Pronounced as Hafsa, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Hafsa comes from the Arabic root h-f-s, meaning “young lioness” or “lion cub.” The name is tied to Hafsa bint Umar, a wife of the Prophet ﷺ who was entrusted with preserving the first complete written copy of the Quran.