حمد

Hemedi

boySwahili form of Arabic Ḥamad

Hemedi is a Muslim boy name meaning “Praise; praiseworthy”.

MeaningPraise; praiseworthy
GenderBoy
OriginSwahili form of Arabic Ḥamad
Arabic spellingحمد
Pronunciationheh-MEH-dee
Arabic rootح م د (ḥ-m-d) — to praise
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Hemedi

Hemedi is a Swahili form generally regarded as coming from the Arabic Ḥamad or Ḥamīd, both from the root of praise. In Zanzibar and the coast, Hemed is common for Ḥamad, reflecting the Omani pronunciation, and the final -i is the usual Swahili ending. It belongs to the same family as Muhammad and Ahmad.

Is Hemedi a Muslim name?

Yes. Hemedi is a Muslim name used in East Africa, a Swahili form of Hamad, meaning 'praise'.

Where is the name Hemedi used?

Common in Tanzania and Zanzibar.

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Spellings and variants of Hemedi

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hemedi mean?

Hemedi means 'Praise; praiseworthy'. It comes from Swahili form of Arabic Ḥamad.

Is Hemedi a Muslim name?

Yes. Hemedi is a Muslim name used in East Africa, a Swahili form of Hamad, meaning 'praise'.

How do you write Hemedi in Arabic?

Hemedi is written حمد in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Hemedi?

Hemedi is pronounced heh-MEH-dee.

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