What does Hafsah mean?
Hafsah means “Young lioness; name of a wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)”. It is a girl name of Arabic origin, listed under the Islamic faith in our collection.
In Urdu the meaning is given as شیرنی کا بچہ؛ ام المومنین حضرت حفصہؓ کا نام.
Translated forms of the name: حفصہ.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Arabic – see more Arabic names.
- Gender: Girl – browse girl names.
- Faith: Islamic
- Popularity: ranked #4110 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
History of the name Hafsah
Hafsah is a spelling variant of Hafsa, an Arabic name meaning young lioness. It is the name of Hafsah bint Umar, a wife of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and one of the Mothers of the Believers, who was widowed early and then married the Prophet in Medina. Her care of the early Quran manuscript is an important part of Islamic history, as recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari. The spelling with h at the end is used in Malaysia, Indonesia and by British Muslims. Sources: Sahih al-Bukhari, Sirat Rasul Allah.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Hafsah has 6 letters and 2 syllables, made of 2 vowels and 4 consonants (4 different letters). Its sound is best described as: soft ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Hafsah with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
7Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): H=8 + A=1 + F=6 + S=19 + A=1 + H=8 = 43. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 4 + 3 = 7. Result: 7.
Favorite colour
VioletThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Hafsah has lucky number 7, so the colour is Violet.
Star sign
ScorpioOnly the first letter counts (H). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Hafsah
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Hafsah. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Hafsah
Partner names that match Hafsah by origin, faith, length and sound (Boy names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Hafsah + Ismail = Hafail · Hafsah + Uthman = Hafman · Hafsah + Yousuf = Hafsuf · Hafsah + Rayyan = Hafyan
Sibling names for Hafsah
Names that sit well next to Hafsah: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
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Twin name ideas for Hafsah
If Hafsah is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Hafsah (young, lioness).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Hafsah mean?
Hafsah means “Young lioness; name of a wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)” and is of Arabic origin.
What is the origin of Hafsah?
In our collection Hafsah is listed as a name of Arabic origin, associated with the Islamic faith.
Is Hafsah a boy or a girl name?
Hafsah is listed as a girl name.
What is the lucky number for Hafsah?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Hafsah is 7, with the star sign Scorpio. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Hafsah?
Hafsah has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Hafsah?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Hafsah include Ha, Haf, Hafs, Hafsa, Sah, Hafy.
Which names have a similar meaning to Hafsah?
Names with a related meaning include Hafsa, Gilles, Yulia, Lina, Abhinav, Naveen.