Hameed
Hameed is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Worthy of praise”.
| Meaning | Worthy of praise |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | حميد |
| Pronunciation | ha-MEED |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Afghanistan |
Meaning and origin of Hameed
Hameed, ḥamīd in Arabic, means worthy of all praise. God is called al-Ḥamīd, the Praiseworthy, and the word occurs many times in the Quran, frequently alongside al-Ghanī, the Self-Sufficient. The name may be used on its own or as ʿAbd al-Ḥamīd. That longer form was borne by several Ottoman sultans, and Hamid is a common alternative spelling, while this one is typical of South Asia.
Is Hameed a Muslim name?
Hameed is a Muslim name linked to al-Hamid, a name of God, as in the verse 'Know that Allah is Free of need and Praiseworthy' (Quran 2:267).
How popular is Hameed?
Hameed with a double e is the form most often met in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan.
Gifts with the name Hameed
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Spellings and variants of Hameed
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hameed mean?
Hameed means 'Worthy of praise'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Hameed a Muslim name?
Hameed is a Muslim name linked to al-Hamid, a name of God, as in the verse 'Know that Allah is Free of need and Praiseworthy' (Quran 2:267).
How do you pronounce Hameed?
Hameed is pronounced ha-MEED.
Is Hameed a boy or girl name?
Hameed is usually a boy name.