Hamza (name)
Hamza (also spelled as Hamzah, Hamsah, Hamzeh or Humza; Arabic: حَمْزَة, standardized transliteration is Ḥamzah) is an Arabic masculine given name in the Muslim world. It was borne by one of the Islamic prophet Muhammad's uncles, Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, a wrestler and an archer who was renowned for his strength and bravery in battle. His exploits were detailed in the Hamzanama, an adventure epic written in Persian.
| Pronunciation | [ˈħæmzæ, ˈħamza, ˈħamze, ˈħɛmzæ, ˈʜæmzɐ, ˈʜɑmzɐ] |
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| Gender | Male |
| Language(s) | Arabic |
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| Language(s) | Arabic |
| Meaning | lion, strong, steadfast |
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| Variant form(s) | Humza, Hamzah, Hamzeh, Hamsah |