Hamid
Hamid is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “One who praises God”.
| Meaning | One who praises God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | حامد |
| Pronunciation | HAA-mid |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Hamid
Hamid, ḥāmid in Arabic, means one who praises, from the verb ḥamida, to praise. The same English spelling is also used for Ḥamīd, praiseworthy, so both meanings are widely understood. The great theologian Abū Ḥāmid al-Ghazālī bore it in his kunya. In recent times Hamid Karzai served as president of Afghanistan, and the name remains common across the Muslim world.
Is Hamid a Muslim name?
Hamid is an Arabic Muslim name meaning one who praises God, from the root of the Quran's opening words: 'All praise is for Allah, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 1:2).
How popular is Hamid?
Hamid is used throughout the Muslim world, including Afghanistan, Iran, where it is Hamed, Pakistan and North Africa.
Gifts with the name Hamid
- Hamid name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Hamid baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Hamid
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hamid mean?
Hamid means 'One who praises God'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Hamid a Muslim name?
Hamid is an Arabic Muslim name meaning one who praises God, from the root of the Quran's opening words: 'All praise is for Allah, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 1:2).
How do you pronounce Hamid?
Hamid is pronounced HAA-mid.
Is Hamid a boy or girl name?
Hamid is usually a boy name.