حميد الله

Hamidullah

boyArabic, South Asian / Afghan compound

Hamidullah is a Muslim boy name meaning “Praised one of God”.

MeaningPraised one of God
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, South Asian / Afghan compound
Arabic spellingحميد الله
Pronunciationha-mee-dul-LAH
Arabic rootح م د (ḥ-m-d) — to praise
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Hamidullah

Hamidullah joins Ḥamīd with Allāh, a style of compound name typical of Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. It is usually understood as 'the one praised by God' or 'praiser of God'. The Hyderabad-born scholar Muhammad Hamidullah, known for his work on early Islamic history and his French Quran translation, is a famous bearer.

Is Hamidullah a Muslim name?

Yes. Hamidullah is a Muslim name built from Arabic words, used mainly in Afghanistan and South Asia.

Where is the name Hamidullah used?

Common among Pashtun, Tajik and Urdu-speaking families in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India.

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Spellings and variants of Hamidullah

HameedullahHamid UllahHamidulla

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hamidullah mean?

Hamidullah means 'Praised one of God'. It comes from Arabic, South Asian / Afghan compound.

Is Hamidullah a Muslim name?

Yes. Hamidullah is a Muslim name built from Arabic words, used mainly in Afghanistan and South Asia.

How do you write Hamidullah in Arabic?

Hamidullah is written حميد الله in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Hamidullah?

Hamidullah is pronounced ha-mee-dul-LAH.

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