Arabic

Hamid

Pronounced HAH-midShare

Meaning: Praiseworthy or praiser, depending on Arabic spelling

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Hamid can represent two Arabic names: Ḥamīd, praiseworthy, and Ḥāmid, one who praises. Their vowel lengths and written forms distinguish them, though English often writes both identically.

Spellings & variants

  • Hamed
  • Hamit

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Hamid comes from Arabic.

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