hamzah

Hamzah is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It derives from the root ḥ-m-z, commonly associated with strength and bravery, and is often interpreted as "lion." In transliteration from Arabic, the name appears in several spellings, including Hamzah, Hamza, and Hamzeh, with regional preferences shaping usage in the Arab world, South Asia, and parts of Southeast Asia.

In Islamic history, Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib, the Prophet Muhammad’s paternal uncle and a revered early Muslim companion, is one of the best-known bearers of the name. He is celebrated for his role as a military leader and his martyrdom at the Battle of Uhud; in Islamic tradition he is often described with honorifics emphasizing courage.

Beyond this historical figure, Hamzah is widely used as a given name in Muslim communities and among diaspora populations. The spelling Hamzah may appear more commonly in languages that retain certain transliteration conventions, while Hamza remains widespread in many Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority contexts. The name is encountered in various cultures and can be found among families as a personal name and, less commonly, as a surname.