BoyClassic

Hamza

/HAM-za/

Strong, steadfast, lion

What does Hamza mean?

Hamza means lion + steadfast — uncle of Prophet Muhammad + loved across the Muslim world.

Origin

Arabic

Religious / cultural tradition

Muslim

Variations

Hamza · Hamzah

Sibling name ideas

Boys

Ali
Omar
Yusuf

Girls

Aisha
Maryam
Khadija

More boy names like Hamza

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Meanings + cultural notes are educational summaries reflecting common scholarly + linguistic interpretations. Spellings, meanings + pronunciations can vary by region + family tradition.