Hamza
Meaning of Hamza
The name Hamza is a strong and distinguished male name of Arabic origin. Pronounced as HAM-zah (/ˈhæmzə/), it carries the meaning of "lion" or "steadfast," symbolizing strength and courage. The name is often associated with Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib, a revered figure in Islamic history who was the uncle of the Prophet Muhammad and known for his bravery. The variation "Hamzah" is also commonly used. In recent years, Hamza has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States, with 523 newborns given the name in 2023, ranking it at 556th place. This upward trend reflects its growing appeal among parents seeking a name that embodies both cultural significance and timeless valor.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as HAM-zah (/ˈhæmzə/)
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Notable People Named Hamza
| Hamza ibn Ali ibn Ahmad was an 11th-century Persian Ismai'li missionary and founding leader of the Druze, who preached his heterodox strand of Isma'ilism in Cairo during the reign of the Fatimid caliph al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah and set up a parallel hierarchy of missionaries in Egypt and Syria. |
| Hamza Yusuf is an American Islamic scholar and co-founder of Zaytuna College, known for his advocacy of classical learning in Islam and promotion of Islamic sciences worldwide. |
| Hamza al-Mustapha - Hamza Al-Mustapha is a retired Nigerian Army major, intelligence officer, and politician who served as Chief Security Officer to Head of State General Sani Abacha from 1993 until his death on 8 June 1998. |
| Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib - Ḥamza ibn ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib was a significant figure in Islamic history as the foster brother, paternal uncle, maternal second-cousin, and companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. |
| Hamza Ali Abbasi is a renowned Pakistani film and television actor and director. |
| Hamza Bendelladj, also known as BX1 and the "Smiling Hacker," is an Algerian cyber-criminal and carder who was wanted by Interpol and the FBI for allegedly embezzling tens of millions of dollars from financial institutions using the "SpyEYE Botnet." |
| Hamza Andreas Tzortzis is a British Muslim writer, philosopher, and public speaker known for his work on Islam and his book The Divine Reality: God, Islam and The Mirage of Atheism. |
| Hamza Akbar is a Pakistani professional snooker player who won the 31st Asian Snooker Championship and the Pakistan national champion in 2015. |
| Hamza Haq is a Canadian actor, renowned for his starring role in the TV show Transplant. |
| Hamza Elbuhaisi is a Palestinian journalist, author, and researcher known for his work in various media outlets and for receiving the Arabic Journalism Award in 2011. |
| Hamza Robertson is a British singer signed to Andante Records. |
| Hamza Mansouri is an Algerian cyclist who competed in the men's road race event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, and his brother Islam is also a cyclist. |
| Hamza Aït Ouamar is a retired Algerian football midfielder who played for Jeddah. |
| Hamza Sahli is a Moroccan long-distance athlete who won a bronze medal in the half marathon at the 2019 African Games and finished 8th in the men's marathon at the 2019 World Athletics Championships. |
| Hamza Bouras is an Algerian sailor who competed in the men's RS:X event at the 2016 Summer Olympics, placing 36th. |
