خامس

Hamisu

boyArabic, Hausa form

Hamisu is a Muslim boy name meaning “Fifth; boy born on Thursday”.

MeaningFifth; boy born on Thursday
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Hausa form
Arabic spellingخامس
Pronunciationhah-MEE-soo
Arabic rootخ م س (kh-m-s) — five
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Hamisu

Hamisu comes from Arabic khāmis, 'fifth', the word behind Alhamis, the Hausa name for Thursday (the fifth day of the week). It is generally given to a boy born on a Thursday, matching other Hausa day names such as Danladi for Sunday and Balarabe for Wednesday. It is also written Hamisu or Hamis.

Is Hamisu a Muslim name?

Yes. Hamisu is a Hausa Muslim name formed from the Arabic word for 'fifth', and it marks a Thursday birth.

Where is the name Hamisu used?

Common among Hausa Muslims in northern Nigeria; Khamis is the East African and Gulf equivalent.

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Spellings and variants of Hamisu

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hamisu mean?

Hamisu means 'Fifth; boy born on Thursday'. It comes from Arabic, Hausa form.

Is Hamisu a Muslim name?

Yes. Hamisu is a Hausa Muslim name formed from the Arabic word for 'fifth', and it marks a Thursday birth.

How do you write Hamisu in Arabic?

Hamisu is written خامس in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Hamisu?

Hamisu is pronounced hah-MEE-soo.

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