Girl name
Hafsa name meaning
“a female lion cub”
Hafsa means a female lion cub. It comes from the Arabic name Ḥafṣa, explained as the feminine form of ḥafṣ, a word for a lion cub. Used for girls in Türkiye, it is historically associated with Hafsa bint Umar and evokes the image of a young lion.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Hafsa mean?
A female lion cub
In Turkish: dişi aslan yavrusu
Hafsa is an old Arabic name whose traditional meaning evokes a young lion. Its clear Islamic historical connection is Hafsa bint Umar, daughter of Umar and wife of Muhammad; Ottoman history also includes women known by the name Hafsa Sultan.
How popular is Hafsa?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 53provinces
Where is Hafsa in the top 30?
53 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Hafsa
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Hafsa popular?
Hafsa means “female lion cub,” giving it a vivid association with strength. Its short, two-syllable form makes the name clear and easy to say.
Origin of the name Hafsa
From Arabic Ḥafṣa, traditionally explained as the feminine form of ḥafṣ, a word for a young lion.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names of the female Companions, Names of the Prophet's wives, Names of the Ahl al-Bayt |
| Is Hafsa in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | H · Ha |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Hafsa
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Hafsa Azranur
Meaning of each name
- Hafsa: a female lion cub
- Azranur: name combining untouched purity and light
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Nisa Hafsa
Meaning of each name
- Nisa: women; a group of women
- Hafsa: a female lion cub
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Hafsa Serra
Meaning of each name
- Hafsa: a female lion cub
- Serra: prosperity and well-being; ease of circumstances
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Enfal Hafsa
Meaning of each name
- Enfal: spoils, property gained in war
- Hafsa: a female lion cub
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Hafsa Sana
Meaning of each name
- Hafsa: a female lion cub
- Sana: Radiance, light
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Alyadua Hafsa
Meaning of each name
- Alyadua: Loftiness and prayer
- Hafsa: a female lion cub
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Hafsa Nur, Zeynep Hafsa, Asel Hafsa, Amine Hafsa, Elif Hafsa, Ayşe Hafsa.
How to pronounce Hafsa
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hafsa/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | حفصه |
| Arabic | حفصة |
Is Hafsa a girl’s name?
Yes, Hafsa is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Hafsa appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Hafsa
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Hafsa
- Hafsa Şeyda Burucu · b. 1991
FAQ about the name Hafsa
What is the meaning of Hafsa?
Hafsa means “a female lion cub”. From Arabic Ḥafṣa, traditionally explained as the feminine form of ḥafṣ, a word for a young lion.
Is Hafsa a girl’s name?
Yes, Hafsa is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Hafsa in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hafsa nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hafsa?
Hafsa is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hafsa have?
Hafsa has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hafsa?
Hafsa appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Hafsa?
Some ideas: Hafsa Azranur; Nisa Hafsa; Hafsa Serra.
Famous people named Hafsa?
Notable people named Hafsa include Hafsa Şeyda Burucu.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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