Boy name
Hamit name meaning
“praiseworthy; worthy of praise”
Hamit means “praiseworthy” or “worthy of praise.” Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic ḥamīd, with the final consonant of Hamid becoming t in Turkish spelling. The poet Abdülhak Hâmid Tarhan provides a concrete literary association through the older form of the name.
What does Hamit 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 Hamit
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 Hamit in the Quran? | As a word · حميد · 14:8Ḥamīd, the Arabic source of Hamit, occurs in the Quran as an adjective meaning praiseworthy, rather than a personal name. |
| 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.
Double names with Hamit
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Hamit İlyas
Meaning of each name
- Hamit: praiseworthy; worthy of praise
- İlyas: my God is Yahweh
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Celaleddin Hamit
Meaning of each name
- Celaleddin: majesty or glory of the faith
- Hamit: praiseworthy; worthy of praise
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Hamit Ayetullah
Meaning of each name
- Hamit: praiseworthy; worthy of praise
- Ayetullah: sign of Allah; evidence of God
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Abdülhalik Hamit
Meaning of each name
- Abdülhalik: servant of God, the Creator
- Hamit: praiseworthy; worthy of praise
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Hamit Sabahattin
Meaning of each name
- Hamit: praiseworthy; worthy of praise
- Sabahattin: morning of the faith; its dawning light
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Asil Hamit
Meaning of each name
- Asil: noble, well-rooted; of elevated worth
- Hamit: praiseworthy; worthy of praise
How to pronounce Hamit
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hamit/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | حمید |
| Arabic | حميد |
Is Hamit a boy’s name?
Yes, Hamit is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hamit does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 77 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Hâmit
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Hamit
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 Hamit
- Hamit Altıntop · b. 1982
- Hamit Kaplan · b. 1934
- Hamit Akbay · b. 1900
- Hamit Zübeyir Koşay · b. 1897
- Hamit Arslan · b. 1894
- Hamit Hüsnü Kayacan · b. 1868
- Hamit Aytaç · b. 1891
- Hamit Geylani · b. 1947
- Hamit Kapancı · b. 1878
- Hamit Bozarslan · b. 1958
- Hamit Hasancan · b. 1870
- Hamit Çakan · b. 1967
FAQ about the name Hamit
What is the meaning of Hamit?
Hamit 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 Hamit a boy’s name?
Yes, Hamit is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Hamit in the Quran?
As a word. Ḥamīd, the Arabic source of Hamit, occurs in the Quran as an adjective meaning praiseworthy, rather than a personal name. (e.g.: 14:8)
What is the origin of the name Hamit?
Hamit is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hamit have?
Hamit has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hamit?
Hamit does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 77 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Hamit?
Other spellings: Hâmit, Hamid.
What names go well with Hamit?
Some ideas: Hamit İlyas; Celaleddin Hamit; Hamit Ayetullah.
Famous people named Hamit?
Notable people named Hamit include Hamit Altıntop, Hamit Kaplan, Hamit Akbay.
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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