Hamid
/huh-MEED/ Arabic Male
Meaning & Origin
Hamid is a Arabic name meaning "Praising, thankful". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. Arabic origin. Derived from the root ح م د (H-M-D), which relates to praise, gratitude, and commendation.
Quick Facts
Language Arabic
Gender Male
Phonetic huh-MEED
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as huh-MEED. Keep the original Arabic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Hamid
- · Hamid Karzai - Former President of Afghanistan
- · Hamid Drake - American Jazz Drummer
- · Hamid Dabashi - Iranian-American professor of Iranian Studies and Comparative Literature
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