Hamid
BoyArabic
Hamid is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "Lauder or one who praises".
About this name
Gender
Boy
Language
Arabic
Popularity
75 / 100
Syllables
2
Length
5 letters
Meaning
Lauder or one who praises
Etymology
Hamid refers to two different but related Arabic given names, both of which come from the Arabic triconsonantal root of Ḥ-M-D (ح-م-د):Ḥāmed also spelled Haamed, Hamid or Hamed, and in Turkish Hamit; it means "lauder" or "one who praises". Ḥamīd also spelled Hamid, or Hameed, in Turkish is Hamit, and in Azeri is Həmid or Һәмид; it means "lauded" or "praiseworthy".
Famous People Named Hamid
- Hamid Karzai — President of Afghanistan from 2001 to 2014
- Hamid Sourian — Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler
- Hamid Olimjon — writer, poet (1909–1944)
- Hamid Estili — Iranian footballer
- Hamid Mir — Pakistani journalist, columnist, and author
Frequently Asked Questions About Hamid
What does the name Hamid mean?
Hamid means "Lauder or one who praises", and is of Arabic origin.
What is the origin of the name Hamid?
Hamid originates from Arabic.
Is Hamid a boy or girl name?
Hamid is typically used as a boy name.
Are there famous people named Hamid?
Yes — notable people named Hamid include Hamid Karzai (President of Afghanistan from 2001 to 2014), Hamid Sourian (Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler), Hamid Olimjon (writer, 1909–1944), Hamid Estili (Iranian footballer) and Hamid Mir (Pakistani journalist).
Last updated: June 2026