Meaning: Traditionally interpreted as young lioness
The story
Hafsa is an established Arabic name, borne by Hafsa bint Umar. Young lioness is a traditional interpretation, while name references differ on the precise derivation.
Nicknames
- Hafi
Spellings & variants
- Hafsah
- Hafza
Popularity
Uncommon
Outside the US top 1,000.
Style
Origins
Hafsa comes from Arabic.
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