Hamidah
Hamidah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Praiseworthy”.
| Meaning | Praiseworthy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | حميدة |
| Pronunciation | ha-MEE-dah |
| Arabic root | ح م د (ḥ-m-d) — to praise |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hamidah
Hamidah is the Malay and Indonesian spelling of Ḥamīda, with a final 'h' for the Arabic tāʾ marbūṭa. The name is Arabic, not Malay, though it is very familiar in the Malay world. It means a praiseworthy woman.
Is Hamidah a Muslim name?
Yes. Hamidah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'praiseworthy'.
Is Hamidah in the Quran?
Its root opens the Quran: 'All praise is for Allah, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 1:2).
Where is the name Hamidah used?
Common in Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and Singapore.
Gifts with the name Hamidah
- Hamidah name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Hamidah baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Hamidah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hamidah mean?
Hamidah means 'Praiseworthy'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Hamidah a Muslim name?
Yes. Hamidah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'praiseworthy'.
How do you write Hamidah in Arabic?
Hamidah is written حميدة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hamidah?
Hamidah is pronounced ha-MEE-dah.
Is Hamidah mentioned in the Quran?
Its root opens the Quran: 'All praise is for Allah, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 1:2).