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Hamza
Strong, steadfast
Origin
Arabic
Used in
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Origin and meaning of Hamza
Hamza is an Arabic boy's name evoking strength and steadfastness, with the sense of 'lion' and of one who is firm and brave. It carries great historical resonance in Islam: it was borne by Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, uncle of the Prophet Muhammad, remembered as a fearless warrior and called 'the Lion of God'. It is extremely common across the Muslim world, from the Maghreb to Turkey and Asia, and also appears spelled Hamzah.
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How Hamza sounds in other languages.
Hamzah
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