حميدة

Hamida

girlArabic

Hamida is a Muslim girl name meaning “Praiseworthy”.

MeaningPraiseworthy
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingحميدة
Pronunciationha-MEE-dah
Arabic rootح م د (ḥ-m-d) — to praise
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Hamida

Hamida is the feminine of Ḥamīd ('praiseworthy') and is also read as Ḥāmida ('one who praises'). It has been popular in Egypt, Turkey, the Balkans and South Asia for generations. In Shia tradition, Ḥamīda was the mother of Imam Mūsā al-Kāẓim.

Is Hamida a Muslim name?

Yes. Hamida is a Muslim girls' name meaning 'praiseworthy'.

Is Hamida in the Quran?

Its root opens the Quran: 'All praise is for Allah, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 1:2).

Where is the name Hamida used?

Found from Egypt and Bosnia to Pakistan and Central Asia.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hamida mean?

Hamida means 'Praiseworthy'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Hamida a Muslim name?

Yes. Hamida is a Muslim girls' name meaning 'praiseworthy'.

How do you write Hamida in Arabic?

Hamida is written حميدة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Hamida?

Hamida is pronounced ha-MEE-dah.

Is Hamida mentioned in the Quran?

Its root opens the Quran: 'All praise is for Allah, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 1:2).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.