Hamza
Hamza is a boys' name of Arabic origin meaning “lion, strong, steadfast.” It ranked #541 in the United States in 2025. Hamza was the uncle of Prophet Muhammad, known as 'Asad Allah' (Lion of God) for his fierce bravery and devotion to…
how do you pronounce Hamza?
HAM-zah
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what does Hamza mean?
The name Hamza means “lion, strong, steadfast.” It comes from the Arabic language tradition.
Hamza was the uncle of Prophet Muhammad, known as 'Asad Allah' (Lion of God) for his fierce bravery and devotion to Islam. He was one of the greatest warriors in early Islamic history. The name carries connotations of courage, strength, and unwavering loyalty to one's principles.
where does the name Hamza come from?
Wikipedia confirms Hamza as an Arabic masculine given name meaning strong and steadfast, functioning as an Arabic epithet for lion, matching the meaning given elsewhere exactly.
the history of Hamza
Wikipedia records that it was borne by Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, an uncle of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, described as a wrestler and archer renowned for his strength and bravery in battle; his exploits were later detailed in the Hamzanama, a Persian-language adventure epic. The specific title Lion of God given elsewhere for him is not stated in this source, so that detail is not repeated here.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #541 |
| 2024 | #527 |
| 2023 | #557 |
| 2022 | #604 |
| 2021 | #648 |
| 2020 | #660 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Hamza?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Hamza?
- Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib (uncle of Prophet Muhammad, 'Lion of God')
- Hamza Yusuf (influential American Islamic scholar)
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what names go well with Hamza?
Sibling names that share Hamza's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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