The word " Hamsa " comes from the root word for the number five in Hebrew. The number five is considered to have special magical power bring good luck .The number 5 represented by the 5 fingers of an open human hand in a natural motion of the holding an open hand to warn off an oncoming enemy. The shape of the hand is a stop sign to the devil. It is commonly believed that both the Hamsa and the colors turquoise & blue are defenders against all Evil. Hamsa it is the most popular cameo for good luck and well being in the middle east.