Boy's name · Companion (sahabi)
Hamzah: meaning and origin
حمزة- Meaning
- From hamaza, to press firmly; also the name of a sharp-tasting herb
- Arabic
- حمزة
- Say it
- HAM-za
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Companion (sahabi)
- Also spelled
- Hamza
- Source
- Ibn Hajar, al-Isabah
Who he was
Hamzah ibn 'Abd al-Muttalib, the Prophet's ﷺ uncle, called the Lion of Allah, martyred at Uhud.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hamzah mean?
From hamaza, to press firmly; also the name of a sharp-tasting herb.
How do you pronounce Hamzah?
Say it as HAM-za; capitals mark the stressed syllable. In Arabic it is written حمزة.
Is Hamzah in the Quran?
No, the name itself is not a word in the Quran. It is known as the name of a companion of the Prophet ﷺ, recorded in Ibn Hajar, al-Isabah.
Is Hamzah a boy's or girl's name?
Hamzah is a boy's name.
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