Muslim girl name
Hafsa: name meaning
حفصة
“Young lioness”
GirlGender
ArabicOrigin
NoIn the Qur'an
Hafsah bint Umar, wife of the Prophet ﷺ, who kept the first written copy of the Qur'an.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Hafsa mean?
Hafsa (حفصة) means "Young lioness". It is a Arabic name for a girl.
Is Hafsa a Muslim name?
Yes. Hafsa is used by Muslims around the world. Hafsah bint Umar, wife of the Prophet ﷺ, who kept the first written copy of the Qur'an.
Is Hafsa mentioned in the Qur'an?
Hafsa is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.