Hamza

In Arabic: حمزة

The name of Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, the Prophet’s ﷺ uncle and Lion of Allah; its Arabic senses include a lion and a strong, formidable man.

اسم حمزة بن عبد المطلب رضي الله عنه، عم النبي ﷺ وأسد الله، ومن دلالاته العربية الأسد والرجل القوي الشديد.

  • Boy name
  • Companion
  • Faith
  • Virtue
  • Heritage
  • Short
  • Strong sound
  • Common
  • Pan-Arab

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    Pleased to meet you, I'm حمزة.

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  • AmmarDerived from عُمارة (cultivation and building), it points to flourishing and development; it is also the name of Ammar ibn Yasir رضي الله عنه.Learn more

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What does the name Hamza mean?
The name of Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, the Prophet’s ﷺ uncle and Lion of Allah; its Arabic senses include a lion and a strong, formidable man.
Is Hamza a boy or a girl name?
Hamza is a boy name.
How is Hamza written in English?
Hamza in Arabic: حمزة.
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