Hamidou
Hamidou is a Muslim boy name meaning “One who praises God; praiseworthy”.
| Meaning | One who praises God; praiseworthy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | West African form of Arabic Hamid |
| Arabic spelling | حامد |
| Pronunciation | hah-MEE-doo |
| Arabic root | ح م د (ḥ-m-d) — to praise |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hamidou
Hamidou is a Fula and Songhai style rendering of Ḥāmid or Ḥamīd, with the -ou ending common to French spellings of West African names. Both Arabic forms come from the root of praise that also gives Muḥammad and Aḥmad; Ḥāmid means 'one who praises' and Ḥamīd 'praiseworthy', one of the names of God. The name is common in Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso and Cameroon.
Is Hamidou a Muslim name?
Yes. Hamidou is a Muslim name, a West African form of Ḥāmid/Ḥamīd, from the Arabic root for praising God.
Is Hamidou in the Quran?
Al-Ḥamīd is a name of God in the Quran: 'And know that Allah is Free of need and Praiseworthy (ḥamīd)' (Quran 2:267).
Where is the name Hamidou used?
Used across the Sahel, especially among Fula and Songhai Muslims in Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso and northern Cameroon.
Gifts with the name Hamidou
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hamidou mean?
Hamidou means 'One who praises God; praiseworthy'. It comes from West African form of Arabic Hamid.
Is Hamidou a Muslim name?
Yes. Hamidou is a Muslim name, a West African form of Ḥāmid/Ḥamīd, from the Arabic root for praising God.
How do you write Hamidou in Arabic?
Hamidou is written حامد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hamidou?
Hamidou is pronounced hah-MEE-doo.
Is Hamidou mentioned in the Quran?
Al-Ḥamīd is a name of God in the Quran: 'And know that Allah is Free of need and Praiseworthy (ḥamīd)' (Quran 2:267).