Hamdy
Hamdy is a Muslim boy name meaning “Of praise; one who praises God”.
| Meaning | Of praise; one who praises God |
|---|---|
| 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 Hamdy
Hamdy (Ḥamdī) adds the -ī ending to ḥamd, the praise of God that opens the Quran. It belongs to the large family of names from the same root, including Muhammad, Ahmad, Mahmoud and Hamid. The name was very popular in Egypt and Ottoman lands, where the Turkish form Hamdi is also common.
Is Hamdy a Muslim name?
Yes. Hamdy is a Muslim name of Arabic origin connected to the praise of God.
Is Hamdy in the Quran?
Its root opens the Quran: 'All praise is for Allah, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 1:2).
Where is the name Hamdy used?
Common in Egypt; Hamdi is used in Turkey, the Balkans and North Africa.
Gifts with the name Hamdy
- Hamdy name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Hamdy baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Hamdy
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hamdy mean?
Hamdy means 'Of praise; one who praises God'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Hamdy a Muslim name?
Yes. Hamdy is a Muslim name of Arabic origin connected to the praise of God.
How do you write Hamdy in Arabic?
Hamdy is written حمدي in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hamdy?
Hamdy is pronounced HAM-dee.
Is Hamdy mentioned in the Quran?
Its root opens the Quran: 'All praise is for Allah, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 1:2).