حمزة

Xamza

boyArabic, Somali spelling

Xamza is a Muslim boy name meaning “Strong, steadfast; lion”.

MeaningStrong, steadfast; lion
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Somali spelling
Arabic spellingحمزة
PronunciationHAHM-zah
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Xamza

Xamza is the Somali spelling of Ḥamza, with x for the Arabic ḥ. The name is usually explained as 'strong' or 'steadfast'. Ḥamza ibn ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib, the Prophet's ﷺ uncle, was called the Lion of God and fell as a martyr at the Battle of Uḥud.

Is Xamza a Muslim name?

Yes. Xamza is the Somali form of Hamza, the name of the Prophet's ﷺ uncle Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib.

Where is the name Xamza used?

Popular with Somali families at home and in the diaspora.

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Spellings and variants of Xamza

HamzaHamzahHamseXamse

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Xamza mean?

Xamza means 'Strong, steadfast; lion'. It comes from Arabic, Somali spelling.

Is Xamza a Muslim name?

Yes. Xamza is the Somali form of Hamza, the name of the Prophet's ﷺ uncle Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib.

How do you write Xamza in Arabic?

Xamza is written حمزة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Xamza?

Xamza is pronounced HAHM-zah.

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