Female Name
Hafza
ˈħaf.sˤa
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Writing Systems
حفصةArabic
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
40/100
Meaning & Etymology
Hafza is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name حفصة (Hafsa), which is derived from the Arabic root meaning 'to gather' or 'to collect'. In Islamic tradition, the term al-mu'aqqibat refers to a class of guardian angels mentioned in the Quran (Q.13:11), also known as al hafathah (الحفظة), meaning 'the guarding angels'. These angels are believed to protect humans from the harm of evil jinn and devils. The concept of guardian angels in Islam is similar to that in Jewish and Christian traditi...
Etymology
Original Form:
حفصة (Hafsa)
Evolution:
The name Hafza evolved as an alternate transcription of Hafsa, maintaining its original meaning and cultural significance.
Source:
Arabic