Hessa
A female given name from the root ḥ-ṣ-ṣ; the word ḥiṣṣa means 'share, portion'. A cherished traditional Gulf name.
- Root
- ḥ-ṣ-ṣ (ح-ص-ص)
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Share, cherished portion
- Origin
- Arabic
Meaning and root
Hessa (ḥiṣṣa) derives from the root ḥ-ṣ-ṣ (ح-ص-ص); in the classical lexica ḥiṣṣa is 'a share, a portion' — the sense of a precious allotted part.
Usage
It is one of the traditional female names of the Gulf, borne across Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar and Bahrain for generations.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hessa mean?
Lexically it means 'a share, a portion' (root ḥ-ṣ-ṣ) — the sense of a precious allotted part; it is a traditional Gulf female name.
Sources
- ابن منظور، لسان العرب، 711هـ — مادة: حصص
Last reviewed: 2026-07-14