Boy name
Hamid name meaning
“praiseworthy; worthy of praise”
Hamid means “praiseworthy” or “worthy of praise.” Used for boys in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic ḥamīd. Its closely related Turkish form is Hamit, which reflects the devoicing of the final consonant. The two spellings provide a concrete example of an Arabic name adapting to Turkish pronunciation and writing.
What does Hamid mean?
Praiseworthy; worthy of praise
In Turkish: övgüye değer; övülen
Hamit belongs to the Arabic root concerning praise. Al-Ḥamīd is a divine name occurring in the Quran, and Hamdi and Abdülhamit share the root. Its meaning, praiseworthy, should be distinguished from the separate Arabic form meaning someone who offers praise.
Origin of the name Hamid
Hamit comes from Arabic ḥamīd, meaning praiseworthy. The variant Hamid becomes Hamit through the final consonant devoicing reflected in Turkish spelling.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran, Names of God (Asma al-Husna) |
| Is Hamid in the Quran? | As a word · الحميد · 14:1The source word ḥamīd occurs in the Quran meaning praiseworthy and serves as an adjective describing God. |
| Starts with | H · Ha |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Hamid
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hamid/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | حمید |
| Arabic | حميد |
Is Hamid a boy’s name?
Yes, Hamid is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hamid does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Hamid
Names with related meanings
- Mert♂Brave, honourable, true to one’s word
- Hasan♂Beautiful
- Erdem♂Virtue
- Onur♂Honour, self-respect, dignity
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Asil♂Noble, well-rooted
- Kemal♂Maturity, excellence, completeness
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Emin♂Trustworthy
- İhsan♂Doing good
- Selahattin♂Righteousness of the faith
- Sedat♂Rectitude
Famous people named Hamid
- Hamid Ataman · b. 1900
- Hamid Akın Ünver · b. 1982
FAQ about the name Hamid
What is the meaning of Hamid?
Hamid means “praiseworthy; worthy of praise”. Hamit comes from Arabic ḥamīd, meaning praiseworthy. The variant Hamid becomes Hamit through the final consonant devoicing reflected in Turkish spelling.
Is Hamid a boy’s name?
Yes, Hamid is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Hamid in the Quran?
As a word. The source word ḥamīd occurs in the Quran meaning praiseworthy and serves as an adjective describing God. (e.g.: 14:1)
What is the origin of the name Hamid?
Hamid is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hamid have?
Hamid has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hamid?
Hamid does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Hamid?
Other spellings: Hamit.
Famous people named Hamid?
Notable people named Hamid include Hamid Ataman, Hamid Akın Ünver.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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