حماسه

Hamasa

girlArabic, via Persian

Hamasa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Epic; heroism, courage”.

MeaningEpic; heroism, courage
GenderGirl
OriginArabic, via Persian
Arabic spellingحماسه
Pronunciationha-MAA-sah
Arabic rootح م س (ḥ-m-s) — zeal, courage
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Hamasa

Hamasa comes from the Arabic ḥamāsa, zeal and bravery; in Arabic literature al-Ḥamāsa is the famous anthology of heroic poetry compiled by Abū Tammām. In Persian ḥamāsa means an epic, such as the Shahnameh. As a girls' name in Afghanistan and Iran (Hamaseh) it suggests courage and spirit.

Is Hamasa a Muslim name?

Yes. Hamasa is a name of Arabic origin meaning courage and zeal, used by Muslim families in Afghanistan and Iran.

Where is the name Hamasa used?

Used in Afghanistan and Iran.

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Spellings and variants of Hamasa

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hamasa mean?

Hamasa means 'Epic; heroism, courage'. It comes from Arabic, via Persian.

Is Hamasa a Muslim name?

Yes. Hamasa is a name of Arabic origin meaning courage and zeal, used by Muslim families in Afghanistan and Iran.

How do you write Hamasa in Arabic?

Hamasa is written حماسه in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Hamasa?

Hamasa is pronounced ha-MAA-sah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.