Hamidah
Hamidah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Worthy of praise”.
| Meaning | Worthy of praise |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | حميدة |
| Pronunciation | ha-MEE-dah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Malaysia, Indonesia |
Meaning and origin of Hamidah
Hamidah is how Malay and Indonesian spell Ḥamīda, adding a closing h to stand for the Arabic feminine ending. Although the name is so familiar across the Malay world, its origin is Arabic rather than Malay. It describes a woman whose character is worthy of praise. It belongs to the same family of names as Hamid, Ahmad and Mahmud, all built on the idea of praise.
Is Hamidah a Muslim name?
Hamidah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning praiseworthy, from the root that opens the Quran: 'All praise is for Allah, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 1:2).
How popular is Hamidah?
Hamidah is common in Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and Singapore.
Gifts with the name Hamidah
- Hamidah name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Hamidah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hamidah mean?
Hamidah means 'Worthy of praise'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Hamidah a Muslim name?
Hamidah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning praiseworthy, from the root that opens the Quran: 'All praise is for Allah, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 1:2).
How do you pronounce Hamidah?
Hamidah is pronounced ha-MEE-dah.
Is Hamidah a boy or girl name?
Hamidah is usually a girl name.