Hamdan
Hamdan is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “One who praises greatly”.
| Meaning | One who praises greatly |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | حمدان |
| Pronunciation | ham-DAAN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Levant, North Africa |
Meaning and origin of Hamdan
Hamdan is built from ḥamd, praise, with the Arabic ending -ān, which strengthens the meaning. The Ḥamdānid dynasty, rulers of Aleppo and Mosul who supported the famous poet al-Mutanabbī, took their name from a man called Hamdan. In modern times it is especially popular in the United Arab Emirates. There Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed is the Crown Prince of Dubai.
Is Hamdan a Muslim name?
Hamdan is an Arabic Muslim name meaning one who praises, from the root that begins the Quran: 'All praise is for Allah, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 1:2).
How popular is Hamdan?
Hamdan is popular in the UAE and the rest of the Gulf, and also appears in the Levant and North Africa.
Gifts with the name Hamdan
- Hamdan name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Hamdan baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Hamdan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hamdan mean?
Hamdan means 'One who praises greatly'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Hamdan a Muslim name?
Hamdan is an Arabic Muslim name meaning one who praises, from the root that begins the Quran: 'All praise is for Allah, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 1:2).
How do you pronounce Hamdan?
Hamdan is pronounced ham-DAAN.
Is Hamdan a boy or girl name?
Hamdan is usually a boy name.