Hamza means “strong, steadfast”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish and Uzbek.
- Hamza is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Uzbek.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Hamza mean?
Literal meaning
Hamza is a boy's name used in Uzbek and Turkish. It means “strong, steadfast”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
meaning traditionally given; origin debated; name of an uncle of the Prophet Muhammad
Meaning themes: Strength and courage
Hamza in Turkish and Uzbek
What does Hamza mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Hamza. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “strong, steadfast” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Hamza mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Hamza and Ҳамза (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “strong, steadfast” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Hamza come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Hamza?
Hamza is used as a given name in Turkish and Uzbek. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Hamza across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | HamzaLatin | Boy | same as above: “strong, steadfast” | Editorial |
| Uzbek | HamzaLatin | Boy | same as above: “strong, steadfast” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Hamza
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamza | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Hamza | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Ҳамза | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
Names related to Hamza
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Hamza
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Hamza rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KahramanBoy“hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- AlpaslanBoy“heroic lion”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- DemirbükenBoy“one strong enough to bend iron”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ErUnisex“man; hero; soldier”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- AyalpBoy“hero bright and handsome as the moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- AcartürkBoy“brave, fearless Turk”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- TimurtaşBoy“strong and hard as iron and stone”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- MerterBoy“brave man”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Hamza
What does the name Hamza mean?
Hamza means “strong, steadfast”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish and Uzbek.
Is Hamza a girl's or a boy's name?
Hamza is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Uzbek: boys.
Where does Hamza come from?
Hamza is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Hamza?
Hamza is recorded for Turkish and Uzbek. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Hamza have?
Hamza has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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