Hamid
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Hamid
Hamid derives from the Arabic root "hamada" (to praise), meaning "one who praises" — often understood as "one who praises God."
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Etymology
male given name (حمید)
Hamid currently ranks #5,467 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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