Young lioness; one who gathers
Hafsah is an Arabic name traditionally interpreted as meaning 'young lioness.' It also carries the connotation of 'one who gathers' or 'collects.' It is a name of significant historical importance in Islamic tradition, being the name of one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad.
Less common today
Hafsah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,617 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Wife of the Prophet Muhammad and daughter of Umar ibn al-Khattab
Valide Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and mother of Suleiman the Magnificent
Tunisian-French poet and writer
