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Hamza

Boy · Arabic · Medium name

Meaning
Lion, steadfast
Pronunciation
HAM-zuh
Origin
Arabic

From Arabic, meaning lion or steady; a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Arabic

Commonly used in: Middle East, North Africa, United States

Alternate spellings

  • HamzahArabic

    Alternative Arabic transliteration.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib

    c. 567–625

    Companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a celebrated warrior.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Arabic Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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