Hamzah

Hamzah is a spelling of the Arabic name Hamza, traditionally associated with a lion and with a root conveying strength or sturdiness. The final h reflects a way of writing the Arabic ending in Latin letters. It does not create a separate meaning from Hamza or require an additional spoken syllable.

A central historical bearer is Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, an uncle of the Prophet Muhammad. That connection gives the name an important place in Muslim naming traditions, alongside its animal meaning. Families may choose Hamzah to preserve the spelling used by a relative or within their community. The original Arabic form can help keep that connection clear when several English spellings are encountered.