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Hameed

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Meaning

Praiseworthy

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic حميد
Urdu حمید
Persian حمید
Turkish Hamit
Bengali হামেদ
Indonesian Hamid
Pashto حمید
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Hameed is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Praiseworthy', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Hameed, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Hameed comes from the Arabic root h-m-d, the same root behind Muhammad and Ahmad, meaning "to praise." Al-Hamid (The Praiseworthy) is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ح-م-د (ḥ-m-d, 'to praise'). Al-Hamid ('the Praiseworthy') is one of the 99 Names of Allah.

Quranic Connection

Al-Hamid, the Praiseworthy, closes the reminder that God has no need of the thanks of creation (14:8).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.