Hamid
Hamid is a Muslim boy name meaning “One who praises God”.
| Meaning | One who praises God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | حامد |
| Pronunciation | HAA-mid |
| Arabic root | ح م د (ḥ-m-d) — to praise |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hamid
Hamid (ḥāmid) means 'one who praises', the active participle of ḥamida, to praise. The same Latin spelling is also used for Ḥamīd, 'praiseworthy', so both senses are common. Abū Ḥāmid al-Ghazālī, the great theologian, carried it in his kunya, and Hamid Karzai was a president of Afghanistan.
Is Hamid a Muslim name?
Yes. Hamid is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'one who praises God'.
Is Hamid in the Quran?
Its root opens the Quran: 'All praise is for Allah, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 1:2).
Where is the name Hamid used?
Used throughout the Muslim world, including Afghanistan, Iran (Hamed), Pakistan and North Africa.
Gifts with the name Hamid
- Hamid name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Hamid baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Hamid
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hamid mean?
Hamid means 'One who praises God'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Hamid a Muslim name?
Yes. Hamid is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'one who praises God'.
How do you write Hamid in Arabic?
Hamid is written حامد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hamid?
Hamid is pronounced HAA-mid.
Is Hamid mentioned in the Quran?
Its root opens the Quran: 'All praise is for Allah, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 1:2).