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.
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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
