Hafsa

Hafsa is a female first name that has its origins in Arabic. Its direct translation is "the little lioness" or "the one who meets."

What does the name Hafsa mean?

The name Hafsa, also of Arabic origin, literally means "the little lioness" or "the one who meets." It is derived from ḥafṣa (حَفْصَة), meaning "young lioness," and from ḥafla (حَفْلَة), which means "gathering," "meeting," "assembly," "party," or "celebration." Hafsa was the name of the wife of the Prophet Muhammad. Other variants include Hafsah and Hafssa.

Where does the name Hafsa come from?

Hafsa is an Arabic female first name that carries the meaning "the little lioness." It is composed of the Arabic words ḥafṣa (حَفْصَة) for "young lioness" and ḥafla (حَفْلَة) for "gathering," "meeting," "assembly," "party," or "celebration." The languages in which this name appears include Arabic and African languages.

How do you pronounce Hafsa?

The pronunciation of Hafsa is clear and concise. The name consists of two syllables and is usually pronounced as "Haf-sa" [ˈhafsa]. It begins with an open A sound, which signifies directness. The consonant cluster "-fs-" gives the name a certain tension. The open ending with "-a" provides a gentle closure. Hafsa conveys both strength and elegance – a name with a distinct contour and calm strength.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Hafsa enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 294th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2019 at rank 287. Over the last ten years, the name has been chosen approximately 1,600 times as a first name, securing it the 350th position in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it holds the 401st place.

Nicknames & pet names

Haf / Hafs / Hafsi

Famous people

• Abu Hafsa Yazid (physicist)
• Ayse Hafsa Sultan (Valide Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1474-1534))
• Hafsa Bekri-Lamrani (Moroccan poet)