حفصة

Hafsat

girlArabic, Nigerian form

Hafsat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Young lioness; form of Ḥafṣa”.

MeaningYoung lioness; form of Ḥafṣa
GenderGirl
OriginArabic, Nigerian form
Arabic spellingحفصة
PronunciationHAHF-saht
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Hafsat

Hafsat is the Nigerian form of Ḥafṣa, with the final tāʾ marbūṭa pronounced as -t. Ḥafṣa bint ʿUmar, daughter of the second caliph, was a wife of the Prophet ﷺ and a Mother of the Believers, and the written copy of the Quran compiled under Abū Bakr was kept with her. The name is usually explained as 'young lioness'.

Is Hafsat a Muslim name?

Yes. Hafsat is the Nigerian form of Hafsa, the name of a wife of the Prophet ﷺ and Mother of the Believers.

Where is the name Hafsat used?

Common among Yoruba and Hausa Muslims in Nigeria.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hafsat mean?

Hafsat means 'Young lioness; form of Ḥafṣa'. It comes from Arabic, Nigerian form.

Is Hafsat a Muslim name?

Yes. Hafsat is the Nigerian form of Hafsa, the name of a wife of the Prophet ﷺ and Mother of the Believers.

How do you write Hafsat in Arabic?

Hafsat is written حفصة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Hafsat?

Hafsat is pronounced HAHF-saht.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.