At a Glance
- Meaning
- Young lioness, lion cub
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- HAHF-suh
Hafsa is an Arabic girl's name meaning “young lioness, lion cub”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Hafsa
Meaning: Young lioness, lion cub.
Origin: Arabic.
A common claim: Beautiful, young lioness Actually: The 'beautiful' qualifier appears to be an added embellishment not part of the name's core meaning — the established gloss is simply 'young lioness/lion cub.'
How to Pronounce Hafsa
HAHF-suhIPA /ˈhɑːfsə/
Popularity of Hafsa
Lists That Include Hafsa
- 125+ Baby Names That Mean *Beautiful* (Boys & Girls)
- 200+ Arabic Baby Girl Names That Are Melodic and Meaningful
Similar Names
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