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Hamza

Meaning in Urdu
شیر؛ مضبوط
Lion; strong, steadfast
حمزہ Hamza
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Gender
Boy
Origin
Arabic
Abjad
60
Lucky number
6
Name details
NameHamza
In Urdu (اردو)حمزہ
Roman / pronunciationHamza
Meaning (English)Lion; strong, steadfast
Meaning (Urdu)شیر؛ مضبوط
OriginArabic
GenderBoy
Abjad · lucky number60 · 6

What does Hamza mean?

Hamza (حمزہ) is a arabic boy name meaning “Lion; strong, steadfast” — in Urdu, شیر؛ مضبوط. Pronounced Hamza, it is a well-loved choice among Urdu-speaking and Muslim families for its beautiful meaning and easy, melodic sound.

Arabic names are deeply rooted in the language of the Quran and are the most widely used names in the Muslim world. Hamza also belongs to our collections of Names of the Sahaba and Names Meaning Strength & Bravery.

Hamza in Islamic tradition

Hamza is cherished as a name borne by the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ (Sahaba), which adds a layer of honour and blessing for many Muslim families. Naming a child after a Companion is a long-standing way of expressing love for the early figures of Islam and hoping their good qualities inspire the child.

Numerology & lucky number

In the traditional Abjad system, each Urdu/Arabic letter has a numeric value. The letters of حمزہ add up to 60, which reduces to the single-digit lucky number 6. These associations are part of cultural tradition and are shared for interest, not as a factual claim.

60
Abjad value of Hamza: 60 · lucky number 6
The letters of حمزہ add up to 60 in the traditional Abjad system. Shared for cultural interest.
Collections featuring Hamza
Names of the SahabaNames Meaning Strength & Bravery
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HaiderحیدرLion (a title of Ali)ArsalanارسلانLion
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FAQs

What is the meaning of the name Hamza?

Hamza means "Lion; strong, steadfast" — in Urdu, شیر؛ مضبوط. It is a Arabic name traditionally used for a Boy.

Is Hamza a boy or a girl name?

Hamza is a Boy name.

How do you write Hamza in Urdu?

Hamza is written as حمزہ in Urdu (Roman transliteration: Hamza).

What is the Abjad (numerology) value of Hamza?

In the traditional Abjad system, the letters of Hamza (حمزہ) add up to 60. This is shared for cultural interest only.

Is Hamza a good Islamic name?

Hamza is a Arabic name with the positive meaning "Lion; strong, steadfast", which makes it a popular and meaningful choice for a Muslim Boy. It is also honoured as a name of the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ.

What is the lucky number of Hamza?

Reducing the Abjad value of Hamza (60) to a single digit gives 6. This is a traditional numerology association, shared for cultural interest only.

What names are similar to Hamza?

Names often chosen alongside Hamza include Haider, Arsalan.

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