Hammad
Hammad is a Muslim boy name meaning “One who praises God much”.
| Meaning | One who praises God much |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | حمّاد |
| Pronunciation | ham-MAAD |
| Arabic root | ح م د (ḥ-m-d) — to praise |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hammad
Hammad is an intensive form of ḥamd, 'praise', so it means someone who praises often and abundantly. Early Islamic scholarship has several famous bearers: Ḥammād ibn Abī Sulaymān, teacher of Abū Ḥanīfa, and the hadith scholars Ḥammād ibn Zayd and Ḥammād ibn Salama.
Is Hammad a Muslim name?
Yes. Hammad is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'one who praises much', borne by several early Muslim scholars.
Is Hammad in the Quran?
Its root opens the Quran: 'All praise is for Allah, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 1:2).
Where is the name Hammad used?
Popular in Pakistan and India, and also found in the Gulf and Sudan.
Gifts with the name Hammad
- Hammad name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Hammad
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hammad mean?
Hammad means 'One who praises God much'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Hammad a Muslim name?
Yes. Hammad is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'one who praises much', borne by several early Muslim scholars.
How do you write Hammad in Arabic?
Hammad is written حمّاد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hammad?
Hammad is pronounced ham-MAAD.
Is Hammad mentioned in the Quran?
Its root opens the Quran: 'All praise is for Allah, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 1:2).