Hafsat

HAF-sat

Hausa form of Hafsa, Arabic

"gathering; young lioness"

Hafsat Origin and Meaning

The name Hafsat is a girl's name meaning "gathering; young lioness".

Derived from Arabic, this Hausa form of Hafsa is predominantly used in Nigeria. A notable bearer is Nigerian activist Hafsat Abiola-Costello. Hafsatu is another Hausa form.

Hafsa and its variants are popular names among Muslim communities, having been borne by the fourth wife of the prophet Muhammad, who was also the daughter of Umar, the second caliph.