Hamdan
Hamdan is a Muslim boy name meaning “One who praises much”.
| Meaning | One who praises much |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | حمدان |
| Pronunciation | ham-DAAN |
| Arabic root | ح م د (ḥ-m-d) — to praise |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hamdan
Hamdan is formed from ḥamd, 'praise', with the -ān ending that intensifies the meaning. It was the name of the founder of the Ḥamdānid dynasty of Aleppo and Mosul, patrons of the poet al-Mutanabbī. Today it is especially popular in the UAE, where Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed is Crown Prince of Dubai.
Is Hamdan a Muslim name?
Yes. Hamdan is a Muslim name from Arabic meaning 'one who praises'.
Is Hamdan in the Quran?
Its root opens the Quran: 'All praise is for Allah, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 1:2).
Where is the name Hamdan used?
Popular in the UAE and the Gulf, and also found in the Levant and North Africa.
Gifts with the name Hamdan
- Hamdan name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Hamdan baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Hamdan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hamdan mean?
Hamdan means 'One who praises much'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Hamdan a Muslim name?
Yes. Hamdan is a Muslim name from Arabic meaning 'one who praises'.
How do you write Hamdan in Arabic?
Hamdan is written حمدان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hamdan?
Hamdan is pronounced ham-DAAN.
Is Hamdan mentioned in the Quran?
Its root opens the Quran: 'All praise is for Allah, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 1:2).