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Hamid

/hah-MEED/

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Meaning

Praising (God), praiseworthy

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic Attribute of Allah

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic حميد
Urdu حامد
Persian حمید
Bengali হামিদ
Pashto حامد
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Hamid is a standout choice. It carries a divine connection, translating essentially to 'Praising (God), praiseworthy'. This bestows a sense of spiritual protection upon the bearer.

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

Hamid comes from the same Arabic root h-m-d as Hameed, 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 same Arabic root as Muhammad and Ahmad, ح-م-د (ḥ-m-d, 'to praise'). Hamid means 'praiseworthy' or, as a divine attribute, 'the Praised One.'

Islamic Significance

Al-Hamid is traditionally counted among the 99 Names of Allah.

Quranic Connection

Appears as a divine attribute in verses including 14:1 and 31:26.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.