Hamza
Meaning of Hamza
Hamza (HAM-zah) springs from Arabic roots that paint him as both “steadfast” and “lion-hearted,” a double dose of grit that has echoed since the days of Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, the legendary warrior-uncle of the Prophet Muhammad. The name carries a quiet roar of courage—think of a cub learning to pounce—and that energy has steadily prowled into American nurseries, climbing from the low 700s in the early ’90s to a respectable No. 464 in 2024. To many parents, Hamza feels like a bridge between worlds: proudly Middle-Eastern in origin yet easy on English-speaking tongues, as snappy as “Ham” and as cool as “Z.” Whether you picture a future athlete racing downfield or a thoughtful scholar cracking open big ideas, Hamza comes pre-packed with an undercurrent of determination. It’s a short name with long roots, a little lion ready to explore a big jungle—complete with a friendly purr and just enough bite to keep life interesting.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as HAM-zah (/ˈhæmzə/)
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Notable People Named Hamza
| Hamza ibn Ali was an 11th-century Persian Isma'ili missionary who founded the Druze faith and preached in Cairo under Caliph al-Hakim. |
| Hamza Yusuf is an American Islamic scholar, neo-traditionalist, and co-founder of Zaytuna College who advocates for classical learning in Islam and promotes Islamic sciences globally. |
| Hamza al-Mustapha - Hamza Al-Mustapha is a retired Nigerian Army major who served as Chief Security Officer to General Sani Abacha from 1993 to 1998. |
| Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib was a close relative and companion of the prophet Muhammad. |
| Hamza Ali Abbasi is a Pakistani actor and director best known for his roles in Pyarey Afzal and Mann Mayal. |
| Hamza Bendelladj, an Algerian cyberhacker known as BX1, is nicknamed the "Smiling Hacker". |
| Hamza Andreas Tzortzis is a British Muslim apologist and author of Greek descent, best known for his book "The Divine Reality." |
| Hamza Akbar is a former Pakistani professional snooker player who won the 2015 Asian Snooker Championship and the Pakistan national title. |
| Hamza Haq is a Canadian actor acclaimed for his leading role in "Transplant," earning him three consecutive Canadian Screen Awards. |
| Hamza Robertson is an English singer signed and managed by Andante Records. |
| Algerian cyclist Hamza Mansouri raced in the 2020 Olympics for Madar Pro Cycling Team, and his brother Islam is a cyclist too. |
| Hamza Aït Ouamar is an Algerian football midfielder who most recently played for Jeddah. |
| Hamza Sahli is a Moroccan long-distance runner who won a bronze medal in the half marathon at the 2019 African Games and finished 8th in the marathon at the 2019 World Athletics Championships. |
| Hamza Bouras is an Algerian sailor who placed 36th in the men's RS:X event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. |
