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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Strong, steadfast
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- HAHM-zah
Hamza is a boy's name of Arabic origin, pronounced HAHM-zah, that means "strong, steadfast." It has a worldly, bold personality and a modern feel. You'll often hear that it means "lion," but that's not the word's core meaning: the Arabic root is "strong/steadfast," and "lion" comes from the epithet of the historical Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib, the 'Lion of Allah.'
Meaning & Origin of Hamza
Meaning: Strong, steadfast.
Origin: Arabic.
A common claim: Popularly said to mean 'lion' Actually: The literal Arabic root means 'strong/steadfast'; 'lion' comes from the epithet of the historical Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib ('Lion of Allah'), not the word's core meaning.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Hamza
HAHM-zahIPA /ˈhɑːmzə/
Popularity of Hamza
Hamza ranked #527 in the U.S. in 2024, with 565 babies given the name. That is also its highest rank in the Social Security data, which runs from 1977 to 2024, so it has never been more popular here than it is right now.
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FAQ
What does the name Hamza mean?
Strong, steadfast. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Hamza?
Hamza is pronounced HAHM-zah (IPA: /ˈhɑːmzə/).
Is Hamza a popular name right now?
Hamza is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #527 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1977–2024.)
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