Amidou
Amidou is a Muslim boy name meaning “One who praises God; praiseworthy”.
| Meaning | One who praises God; praiseworthy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | West African form of Arabic Hamid |
| Arabic spelling | حامد |
| Pronunciation | ah-MEE-doo |
| Arabic root | ح م د (ḥ-m-d) — to praise |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Amidou
Amidou is a form of Ḥāmid or Ḥamīd in which the Arabic ḥ has been dropped entirely, a common outcome in Manding and Wolof speech. It sits alongside Hamidou, which keeps the h. Both share the root of praise found in Muḥammad and Aḥmad. Amidou is heard particularly in Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire and Togo.
Is Amidou a Muslim name?
Yes. Amidou is a Muslim name, a West African form of Ḥāmid/Ḥamīd from the Arabic root for praise.
Is Amidou in the Quran?
Al-Ḥamīd is a name of God: 'And know that Allah is Free of need and Praiseworthy' (Quran 2:267).
Where is the name Amidou used?
Used in Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Togo and Mali.
Gifts with the name Amidou
- Amidou name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Amidou baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We may earn a small commission from these links, at no extra cost to you.
Spellings and variants of Amidou
Read more
More boy names like Amidou
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amidou mean?
Amidou means 'One who praises God; praiseworthy'. It comes from West African form of Arabic Hamid.
Is Amidou a Muslim name?
Yes. Amidou is a Muslim name, a West African form of Ḥāmid/Ḥamīd from the Arabic root for praise.
How do you write Amidou in Arabic?
Amidou is written حامد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Amidou?
Amidou is pronounced ah-MEE-doo.
Is Amidou mentioned in the Quran?
Al-Ḥamīd is a name of God: 'And know that Allah is Free of need and Praiseworthy' (Quran 2:267).