عبد الحميد

Abdul-Hameed

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Abdul-Hameed is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Praiseworthy”.

MeaningServant of the Praiseworthy
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعبد الحميد
Pronunciationab-dul-ha-MEED
Arabic rootع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abdul-Hameed

Abdul-Hameed is ʿAbd al-Ḥamīd, 'servant of the Praiseworthy', the One worthy of all praise. Bearers include the Ottoman sultans ʿAbd al-Ḥamīd I and II and the Algerian reformer ʿAbd al-Ḥamīd ibn Bādīs. In Turkey it is written Abdülhamit, and in South Asia often Abdul Hameed or Abdul Hamid.

Is Abdul-Hameed a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdul-Hameed is a Muslim name meaning 'servant of the praiseworthy', built on al-Ḥamīd, one of the names of God.

Is Abdul-Hameed in the Quran?

'Allah is the Free of need, the Praiseworthy (al-Ḥamīd)' (Quran 35:15).

Where is the name Abdul-Hameed used?

Used everywhere; Abdülhamit in Turkey, Abdelhamid in North Africa.

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Spellings and variants of Abdul-Hameed

Abdul HamidAbdulhamidAbdelhamidAbdülhamit

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abdul-Hameed mean?

Abdul-Hameed means 'Servant of the Praiseworthy'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Abdul-Hameed a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdul-Hameed is a Muslim name meaning 'servant of the praiseworthy', built on al-Ḥamīd, one of the names of God.

How do you write Abdul-Hameed in Arabic?

Abdul-Hameed is written عبد الحميد in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abdul-Hameed?

Abdul-Hameed is pronounced ab-dul-ha-MEED.

Is Abdul-Hameed mentioned in the Quran?

'Allah is the Free of need, the Praiseworthy (al-Ḥamīd)' (Quran 35:15).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.