حفصة

Hafsatu

girlArabic, Hausa form

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

MeaningYoung lioness; form of Ḥafṣa
GenderGirl
OriginArabic, Hausa form
Arabic spellingحفصة
Pronunciationhahf-SAH-too
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Hafsatu

Hafsatu is the Hausa form of Ḥafṣa, adding the feminine ending -atu that Hausa uses for Arabic names ending in tāʾ marbūṭa. Ḥafṣa bint ʿUmar was a wife of the Prophet ﷺ, known for her learning and devotion, and the guardian of the first compiled copy of the Quran.

Is Hafsatu a Muslim name?

Yes. Hafsatu is the Hausa form of Hafsa, a Mother of the Believers.

Where is the name Hafsatu used?

Used among Hausa Muslims in northern Nigeria.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hafsatu mean?

Hafsatu means 'Young lioness; form of Ḥafṣa'. It comes from Arabic, Hausa form.

Is Hafsatu a Muslim name?

Yes. Hafsatu is the Hausa form of Hafsa, a Mother of the Believers.

How do you write Hafsatu in Arabic?

Hafsatu is written حفصة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Hafsatu?

Hafsatu is pronounced hahf-SAH-too.

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