Hafsoh
Hafsoh is a Muslim girl name meaning “Hafsa, Mother of the Believers”.
| Meaning | Hafsa, Mother of the Believers |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Yoruba form of Arabic Ḥafṣa |
| Arabic spelling | حفصة |
| Pronunciation | HAF-soh |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hafsoh
Hafsoh is a Yoruba spelling of Ḥafṣa, where the final vowel after the emphatic ṣ is heard and written as -oh. Ḥafṣa bint ʿUmar, daughter of ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb, was a wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. She was entrusted with the written sheets of the Quran that were later used to prepare the standard copy under ʿUthmān.
Is Hafsoh a Muslim name?
Yes. Hafsoh is a Muslim name, a Yoruba form of Ḥafṣa, wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Where is the name Hafsoh used?
Used among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hafsoh mean?
Hafsoh means 'Hafsa, Mother of the Believers'. It comes from Yoruba form of Arabic Ḥafṣa.
Is Hafsoh a Muslim name?
Yes. Hafsoh is a Muslim name, a Yoruba form of Ḥafṣa, wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
How do you write Hafsoh in Arabic?
Hafsoh is written حفصة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hafsoh?
Hafsoh is pronounced HAF-soh.