Hamad
Hamad is a Muslim boy name meaning “Praise”.
| Meaning | Praise |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | حمد |
| Pronunciation | HA-mad |
| Arabic root | ح م د (ḥ-m-d) — to praise |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hamad
Hamad (ḥamad) is a verbal noun meaning 'praise', from the same root as Muhammad, Ahmad and Hamid. It is a classic name of the Arabian Peninsula and is strongly associated with the Gulf: rulers such as Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa of Qatar and Hamad bin Isa of Bahrain bear it.
Is Hamad a Muslim name?
Yes. Hamad is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'praise', from the same root as Muhammad.
Is Hamad in the Quran?
The root opens the Quran: 'All praise is for Allah, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 1:2).
Where is the name Hamad used?
Very common in Qatar, Bahrain, the UAE, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
Gifts with the name Hamad
- Hamad name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Hamad baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Hamad
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hamad mean?
Hamad means 'Praise'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Hamad a Muslim name?
Yes. Hamad is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'praise', from the same root as Muhammad.
How do you write Hamad in Arabic?
Hamad is written حمد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hamad?
Hamad is pronounced HA-mad.
Is Hamad mentioned in the Quran?
The root opens the Quran: 'All praise is for Allah, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 1:2).