Hafsah
حفصة
/ haf-SAH /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Protective
Meaning & Etymology
gathering
gathering
Etymology
From the Arabic root h-f-s (to gather).
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > Arabic
Cultural context
Hafsah is a common name among Muslim communities in South Africa, often chosen for its association with Hafsah bint Umar, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad.
Symbolism
Symbolises unity and protection.
Religious reference
Sura 66 (At-Tahrim)