The name Hafsah is a girl's name meaning "young lioness".

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Concise but versatile, Hafsah is a popular name for girls among Muslims. Also spelled Hafsa, it is a significant name in Islamic tradition, having been borne by the daughter of Umar, the second caliph, who was also the fourth wife of the prophet Muhammad. The name means "young lioness" or "female lion cub", though it could also be associated with the Arabic hashd meaning "gathering, crowd", reflecting the idea of bringing people together.
 
This form of the name is currently in the UK Top 1000, while the Hafsa spelling also charts in France, Belgium, Turkey, and the Netherlands, and is, generally more popular globally.

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