Hafsa
“Young lioness”Muslim girl name · Arabic origin
MeaningYoung lioness
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
First letterH
What does Hafsa mean?
Hafsa is a beautiful Muslim girl name of Arabic origin. It means “Young lioness”. Mother of the Believers, wife of the Prophet ﷺ.
Naming a child after the Prophets, the Companions and the righteous is a cherished tradition: it connects the child to a noble example from the very first day.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged parents to choose names with good meanings, and to perform the Aqiqah and shave the baby’s head on the seventh day.