Hamsa
HAHM-sah
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
169
Peak Year
#16 in 2005
First Recorded
2000
The Story of Hamsa
“Imagine a name that carries the wisdom of five, a potent symbol of protection and good fortune from ancient Arabic traditions.”
Hamsa is a masculine Arabic name derived from the word for 'five,' referencing the five fingers on a hand. It is strongly associated with the hamsa hand symbol, a talisman used for protection against the evil eye and to bring good fortune.
For your son, Hamsa is a name that speaks of inherent protection and a life guided by good fortune. You will find in him a resilient spirit, wise beyond his years, who instinctively shields and brings light to those around him.
This name provides your child with a shield of protection and an enduring connection to ancient wisdom and good luck.
What It Means
Derived from Arabic, it means 'five,' referring to the five fingers on a hand, and also a symbol for protection and good fortune.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
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