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Hamza: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“strong; steadfast (traditional reading)”
حمزہ
حَمْزَة
What Hamza means
Hamza (حمزہ, Arabic حَمْزَة) is a Muslim boy’s name that is most often explained as “strong; steadfast (traditional reading)”. It comes from the Arabic root ح م ز. Sources disagree; see below. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ح م ز.
Hamza at a glance
- Meaning
- strong; steadfast (traditional reading)
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Faith
- Muslim
- Say it
- ham-za
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- First letter
- H · ح
Meaning of Hamza
- In English
- strong; steadfast (traditional reading)
- اردو میں معنی
- مضبوط، ثابت قدم (روایتی معنی)
Origin and history of Hamza
Meaning disputed
Commonly linked to the root ḥ-m-z, sharpness or strength (Lane), but no clear dictionary sense of the name itself is settled.
Rootح م ز
The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source.
How to say and write Hamza
- Say it
- ham-za2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Hamza
- Urdu
- حمزہ
- Original script
- حَمْزَة
- Other spellings
- Hamzah
- Known bearer
- Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, uncle of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم
- Themes
- Strength
Sibling names for Hamza
Muslim girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Hamza.
- Hafsaحفصہlioness (traditional reading)GirlArabic
- Asimaعاصمہprotector; guardianGirlArabic
- Ghaziaغازیہwoman warriorGirlArabic
- Izzaعزہhonour; strengthGirlArabic
- Mansooraمنصورہaided; victoriousGirlArabic
- Nashitaناشطہlively, energeticGirlArabic
- ZafiraظافرہvictoriousGirlArabic
- Zaheeraظہیرہhelper; supporterGirlArabic
Names like Hamza
- Aazimعازمresolute; determinedBoyArabic
- Abbasعباسstern-faced; a lionBoyArabic
- Abdul Qaharعبدالقہارservant of the SubduerBoyArabic
- Abdul Qawiعبدالقویservant of the Most StrongBoyArabic
- Abisعابسstern; frowningBoyArabic
- Akbarاکبرgreater; greatestBoyArabic
- Alamdarعلمدارstandard-bearerBoyPersian
- Alamgirعالمگیرworld-conquerorBoyPersian
- Ali Sherعلی شیرAli the lionBoyArabic
- Alpالپbrave warrior; heroBoyTurkish
Names that sound like Hamza
Questions about the name Hamza
What does the name Hamza mean?
Hamza means “strong; steadfast (traditional reading)”. This meaning is disputed; sources disagree. In Urdu: مضبوط، ثابت قدم (روایتی معنی). Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).
Is Hamza a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Hamza is a boy’s name.
Is Hamza a Muslim name?
Yes. Hamza is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Commonly linked to the root ḥ-m-z, sharpness or strength (Lane), but no clear dictionary sense of the name itself is settled.
How do you pronounce Hamza?
Say it “ham-za”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Hamza in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Hamza is written حمزہ. In its original script: حَمْزَة.
What are other spellings of Hamza?
Hamza is also spelled Hamzah.
Who is a famous person named Hamza?
Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, uncle of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم
Is the meaning of Hamza verified?
Meaning disputed. The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.