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Hanzala

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Meaning

Pond; Name of a Sahabi

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Sahabi

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic حنظلة
Urdu حنظلہ
Persian هانزالا
Bengali হানজালা
Pashto حنظله

Alternate Spellings

The name Hanzala is a classic masculine title rooted in Arabic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Pond; Name of a Sahabi', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Hanzala has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Hanzala is the name of Hanzala ibn Abi Amir, a companion martyred at the Battle of Uhud the night after his wedding. He was called "Ghasil al-Mala'ika," Washed by the Angels, after the Prophet ﷺ reported the angels had washed his body.

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Etymology

From the Arabic حنظل (hanzal), 'colocynth (bitter apple)' - the name of Hanzala ibn Abi Amir, a companion of the Prophet who was reportedly washed by angels after being martyred at the Battle of Uhud, and Hanzala ibn Rabi, one of the Prophet's scribes.

Islamic Significance

Hanzala ibn Abi Amir is remembered as Ghasil al-Malaika, the one washed by the angels, having gone to fight at Uhud directly from his wedding night.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.