Habsatou
Habsatou is a Muslim girl name meaning “Young lioness”.
| Meaning | Young lioness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Fula / Hausa form |
| Arabic spelling | حفصة |
| Pronunciation | hahb-sah-TOO |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Habsatou
Habsatou is a West African form of Ḥafṣa, an Arabic name usually explained as 'young lioness'. The f shifts to b, a common change in Fula and Hausa, and the ending -tou comes from the Arabic feminine -t. Ḥafṣa bint ʿUmar, daughter of the caliph ʿUmar, was a wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and is remembered for keeping the written copy of the Quran.
Is Habsatou a Muslim name?
Yes. Habsatou is a local form of Hafsa, the name of a Mother of the Believers. It is used by Muslim families in West Africa.
Where is the name Habsatou used?
Used in Niger, Senegal, Guinea and northern Nigeria, especially among Fulani families.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Habsatou mean?
Habsatou means 'Young lioness'. It comes from Arabic, Fula / Hausa form.
Is Habsatou a Muslim name?
Yes. Habsatou is a local form of Hafsa, the name of a Mother of the Believers. It is used by Muslim families in West Africa.
How do you write Habsatou in Arabic?
Habsatou is written حفصة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Habsatou?
Habsatou is pronounced hahb-sah-TOO.