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Hamza name meaning

حمزة

Hamza · HAM-zah

From "hamz", firmness and strength.

Gender
Boy
Origin
Arabic
Arabic root
ح م ز
Pronunciation
HAM-zah
Other spellings
Hamzah

About the name Hamza

Hamza is usually linked to the root h-m-z, which carries the idea of pressing hard and firmness, so the name is understood as strong and steadfast. Its best-known bearer is Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, the Prophet's uncle, known as "the lion of God". The name is very popular in Morocco, Egypt and among Muslims in the UK. Hamzah is a common alternative spelling.

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What is the origin of the name Hamza?

Hamza (حمزة) is an Arabic name, from the Arabic root ح م ز. From "hamz", firmness and strength.

How do you write Hamza in Arabic?

In Arabic script it is written حمزة. In English it is also spelled Hamzah.