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Hanzala

♂ Boy

Pronounced han-ZAH-lah /hɑnˈzɑ.lə/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic — the name of Hanzala, a revered companion of the Prophet Muhammad (Hanzala the Washed by Angels); the word also names a bitter desert plant (colocynth); we note the honored bearerLow

In 30 seconds: A companion of the Prophet: Hanzala is Arabic. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'han-ZAH-lah').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic — the name of Hanzala, a revered companion of the Prophet Muhammad (Hanzala the Washed by Angels); the word also names a bitter desert plant (colocynth); we note the honored bearer
U.S. rank (2024)#7389 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 37

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420192024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hanzala comes from Arabic — the name of Hanzala, a revered companion of the Prophet Muhammad (Hanzala the Washed by Angels); the word also names a bitter desert plant, colocynth (we note the honored bearer; routes layered). A crisp, devout name (said 'han-ZAH-lah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, a-companion-of-the-Prophet at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Hanzala was a revered companion of the Prophet Muhammad (remembered as 'the Washed by Angels'); the word also names a bitter desert plant — a crisp, devout name (we note the honored bearer; said 'han-ZAH-lah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Hanzala — honored bearer noted

Variations

HanzalahHanthala

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hanzala mean?

Hanzala is the name of a revered companion of the Prophet Muhammad; the word also names a bitter desert plant. We note the honored bearer.

How do you pronounce Hanzala?

It's said han-ZAH-lah /hɑnˈzɑ.lə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Hanzala a boy or girl name?

Hanzala is a boy's name.

How popular is Hanzala?

Hanzala is a rare name in the U.S.

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