Definition
Definition of hamsa - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
protective charmRare symbol representing an open handRare
- The hamsa is often seen in Middle Eastern art.
2.
religionTECH. the Hand of Fatima in Islamic traditionTECH.
- The hamsa is revered as the Hand of Fatima.
3.
Jewish cultureTECH. the Hand of Miriam in Jewish cultureTECH.
- In Jewish culture, the hamsa is called the Hand of Miriam.
4.
cultureRare hand-shaped amulet for protection against evilRare
- She wore a hamsa necklace for protection.
Images of hamsa
the Hand of Fatima in Islamic tradition 
hand-shaped amulet for protection against evil
Origin of hamsa
Sanskrit, hamsa (swan)
Examples of hamsa in a sentence
Many believe the hamsa brings good luck. Many people wear a hamsa for protection. The hamsa is often seen in jewelry designs. The hamsa is often used in jewelry designs. Many homes display a hamsa for protection. The hamsa is often seen in Middle Eastern art.
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- French:hamsa, khamsa, ...
- German:Hamsa-Symbol, Hamsa, ...
- Italian:hamsa, ...
- Spanish:hamsa, mano de Jamsa, ...
- Portuguese:hamsá, hamsa, ...
- Chinese:哈姆萨, 法蒂玛之手, ...
- Japanese:ハムサのシンボル, ハムサ, ...
- Arabic:خَمْسَة, يَد مَرْيَم, ...
- Hebrew:חַמְסָה, ...
- Russian:символ хамса, хамса, ...
- Ukrainian:хамса, рука Фатіми, ...
- Hindi:खुला हाथ प्रतीक, हम्सा, ...
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