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Hanzala: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“a colocynth (bitter gourd)”

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حنظلہ

حَنْظَلَة

Hanzala (حنظلہ, Arabic حَنْظَلَة) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “a colocynth (bitter gourd)”. It comes from the Arabic root ح ن ظ ل. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ح ن ظ ل.

Hanzala at a glance

Meaning: a colocynth (bitter gourd)
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: han-za-la
Syllables: 3
Letters: 7
First letter: H · ح

Meaning of Hanzala

In English: a colocynth (bitter gourd)
اردو میں معنی: اندرائن، کڑوا پھل

Origin and history of Hanzala

Lane gives ḥanẓala as one colocynth, a bitter desert gourd.

Rootح ن ظ ل

How to say and write Hanzala

Say it: han-za-la3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Hanzala
Urdu: حنظلہ
Original script: حَنْظَلَة
Other spellings: Hanzalah · Handhala
Known bearer: Hanzala ibn Abi Amir, called 'washed by the angels'
Themes: Nature

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Questions about the name Hanzala

What does the name Hanzala mean?

Hanzala means “a colocynth (bitter gourd)”. In Urdu: اندرائن، کڑوا پھل. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Hanzala a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Hanzala is a boy’s name.

Is Hanzala a Muslim name?

Yes. Hanzala is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives ḥanẓala as one colocynth, a bitter desert gourd.

How do you pronounce Hanzala?

Say it “han-za-la”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Hanzala in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Hanzala is written حنظلہ. In its original script: حَنْظَلَة.

What are other spellings of Hanzala?

Hanzala is also spelled Hanzalah, Handhala.

Who is a famous person named Hanzala?

Hanzala ibn Abi Amir, called 'washed by the angels'

Is the meaning of Hanzala verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.