Hamdi
Hamdi is a Muslim boy name meaning “Of praise, praiseworthy”.
| Meaning | Of praise, praiseworthy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | حمدي |
| Pronunciation | HAM-dee |
| Arabic root | ح م د (ḥ-m-d) — to praise |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hamdi
Hamdi adds the Arabic adjectival -ī to ḥamd, 'praise', giving 'related to praise'. It became a fashionable name in Egypt and Ottoman Turkey in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, where Turkish writes it Hamdi too. It is also used in Somalia and Tunisia, and Hamdi is a girls' name in some Somali families.
Is Hamdi a Muslim name?
Yes. Hamdi is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'of praise'.
Is Hamdi in the Quran?
Its root opens the Quran: 'All praise is for Allah, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 1:2).
Where is the name Hamdi used?
Common in Egypt (often spelled Hamdy), Turkey, Bosnia (Hamdija) and Tunisia.
Gifts with the name Hamdi
- Hamdi name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Hamdi baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Hamdi
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- Somali Muslim names: meanings & spelling
- Bosnian & Albanian Muslim names guide
- Turkish Muslim names guide
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hamdi mean?
Hamdi means 'Of praise, praiseworthy'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Hamdi a Muslim name?
Yes. Hamdi is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'of praise'.
How do you write Hamdi in Arabic?
Hamdi is written حمدي in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hamdi?
Hamdi is pronounced HAM-dee.
Is Hamdi mentioned in the Quran?
Its root opens the Quran: 'All praise is for Allah, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 1:2).