Boy name
Hamka name meaning
“servant of the Praiseworthy; noble”
Hamka is a masculine name known as an abbreviation of Haji Abdul Malik Karim Amrullah. Its suggested meanings, servant of the Praiseworthy and noble, are commonly linked to the Arabic elements ʿAbd, Ḥamīd, and karīm. These meanings belong to associated name elements rather than an independent word hamka.
What does Hamka mean?
Servant of the Praiseworthy; noble
In Indonesian: hamba Yang Maha Terpuji; mulia
Origin and cultural usage of Hamka
Hamka is known as an abbreviation of Haji Abdul Malik Karim Amrullah. Any inherited meaning comes from its Arabic name elements rather than an independent word hamka.
Hamka in Islam and the Quran
Hamka does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Hamka
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hamka/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦩ꧀ꦏ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮙ᮪ᮊ |
Is Hamka a boy’s name?
Yes, Hamka is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 84% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Hamka ranks #573 among boy names in our data sample (35 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Hamka
Famous people named Hamka
- Hamka · b. 1908
- Hamka Hamzah · b. 1984
- Hamka Haq · b. 1952
- Hamka Baco Kady · b. 1955
- Hamka DeVito Siregar · b. 1969
- Hamka Hendra Noer · b. 1968
- Hamka Yandhu
- Hamka · b. 1957
- Hamka
- Hamka
- Hamka · b. 1962
- Hamka · b. 1966
FAQ about the name Hamka
What is the meaning of Hamka?
Hamka means servant of the Praiseworthy; noble. Hamka is known as an abbreviation of Haji Abdul Malik Karim Amrullah. Any inherited meaning comes from its Arabic name elements rather than an independent word hamka.
Is Hamka a boy’s name?
Yes, Hamka is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 84% of bearers are male.
Is the name Hamka in the Quran?
Hamka does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Hamka have?
Hamka has 2 syllables (Ham-ka) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hamka?
Hamka ranks #573 among boy names in our data sample (35 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Hamka?
Notable people named Hamka include Hamka, Hamka Hamzah, Hamka Haq.
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