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حَمْزَة
Hamza
HAM-zah
“Lion; strong.”
About Hamza
Hamza is a Muslim baby boy's name meaning "lion; strong", an Arabic name carried for centuries across the Muslim world.
From the Arabic root ح-م-ز evoking strength. Borne by Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, uncle of the Prophet (peace be upon him).
Strong and classical; especially common in South Asian and Turkish families.
Spellings of Hamza
| Spelling | Births in England and Wales, 2025 | Births in France, 2016 to 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Hamzathe spelling used on this page | 385 | 5,415 |
Babies registered with exactly that spelling. England and Wales: Office for National Statistics, 2025 (the list covers names given to 3 or more babies). France: INSEE Fichier des prénoms, 2016 to 2025 added together (INSEE rounds each yearly count to the nearest 5).
Origin & roots
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Boy
Root letters
In Arabic, root letters are the seed that gives a word its meaning. Every word built from them inherits that family of meaning, and Hamza is one such word.
Across history
Who has carried Hamza before.
- Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib (c. 568–625 CE), uncle of the Prophet (peace be upon him)
How to say it
Stressed syllable in capitals
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Common questions about Hamza
- What does the name Hamza mean?
- Hamza (حَمْزَة) means "Lion; strong". From the Arabic root ح-م-ز evoking strength. Borne by Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, uncle of the Prophet (peace be upon him).
- Is Hamza a name from the Qur'an?
- Houdhoud doesn't show a verse for this name. Hamza is an Arabic name long carried across the Muslim world. We only show a Qur'anic verse when it's verified against the Tanzil corpus.
- Is Hamza a boy or a girl name?
- Hamza is traditionally a boy's name.
- Where does the name Hamza come from?
- Hamza is an Arabic name, built on the root letters Ḥ-M-Z. Strong and classical; especially common in South Asian and Turkish families.
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