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    The hamsa (Arabic: خمسة, romanized: khamsa, lit. 'five', Hebrew: חַמְסָה, referring to images of 'the five fingers of the hand'), … See more

    Hamsa - Wikipedia

    • The hand, particularly the open right hand, is a sign of protection that also represents blessings, power and strength, and is seen as potent in deflecting the evil eye. One of the most common components of gold and silver jewellery in the region of the Middle East, historically and traditionally, it was most commonly carved in jet or formed from silver, a metal believe… See more

    History

    Early use of the hamsa could be traced to ancient Mesopotamian artifacts in the amulets of the goddess Inanna or Ishtar. The image of the open right hand is also seen in Carthage (modern-day Tunisia) and ancient Nort… See more

    External links

    • Media related to Khamsa at Wikimedia Commons See more

     
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  2. The Hamsa Hand – The Hand of Fatima Symbol and Its Meaning

     
  3. Hamsa Meaning: History + How To Use It, According To Experts ...

  4. The Hamsa Symbol Is Found in Many Cultures, But …

    WEBMay 2, 2022 · The hamsa is a hand-shaped amulet that is widely used in the Middle East and North Africa to ward off the evil eye and bring good luck. It can have one or two eyes and is sometimes associated with God, Fatima …

  5. What Is A Hamsa? | My Jewish Learning

    WEBIt is difficult to pinpoint the exact time when hamsas emerged in Jewish culture, though it is clearly a symbol of Sephardic nature. Jews might have used the hamsa to invoke the hand of God, or to counteract the Evil Eye

  6. What Does a Hamsa Symbolize? Experts Explain the …

    WEBApr 23, 2024 · The hamsa hand with the eye holds significance for Christians, Muslims, and Jews. Learn from experts the hamsa's origins, symbolism, and how to use it.

  7. Hamsa Hand: What Does It Mean in Christianity, …

    WEBAug 27, 2020 · Hamsa hand recognized as a symbol of protection in every faith. It is carried like a talisman for evil eye protection and attracting health, fertility, fortune, wealth, and abundance to the owner. Although the more …

  8. Hamsa Hand: A Potent Symbol of Protection

    WEBNov 8, 2023 · The Hamsa Hand symbolizes happiness, good health, fortune, good luck, and fruitfulness and has an eye grafted on its palm to repeal negativity and bad wishes. Religiously, it can mean different things.

  9. Ancient Symbol Hamsa: It’s Meaning And History …

    WEBMay 20, 2020 · Depicted as an eye embedded in the palm of an open hand, the Hamsa symbol has had numerous other names throughout the ages. Some scholars think the symbol is of Pagan origin and was later adopted …

  10. Hand of Hamsa Meaning + How to Use it for Good …

    WEBOne way to display the Hand of Hamsa at home, is to find a decorative version of the Hand which also contains the “Evil Eye”. This is a blue and white eye, which appears either in the center of the hand, or sometimes …