Hamza

Often associated with strength and firmness; it is also the name of the Arabic letter hamza (ء).

Hamza is a masculine given name used widely in Arabic-speaking contexts and across many Muslim communities. In Islamic tradition, the name is strongly associated with Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, a prominent early figure; this cultural-religious connection is part of why the name is widely recognized in many regions. In everyday meaning explanations, Hamza is often linked with ideas of strength, firmness, or intensity, and it also has a separate technical life as the name of the Arabic letter hamza (ء), which marks a glottal stop in Arabic writing. Etymology references can differ in how they gloss the underlying root, so it’s best to treat the “strength” framing as a common association rather than a single guaranteed literal translation. Pronunciation in English is often HAM-zah, with two syllables and a clear “z” sound. A practical tip is that you may see different Latin spellings (Hamza, Hamzah, Humza) depending on regional transliteration habits, while the intended Arabic form remains the same.

Etymology: From Arabic usage; commonly linked to an Arabic root connected with firmness or sharpness, and also used as the name of the hamza letter in Arabic orthography; exact linguistic glosses vary by source.