Hameed

Meaning of Hameed

Hameed is a male name of Arabic origin. In Arabic, it is pronounced as ha-MEED (/hæˈmiːd/). It is also sometimes spelled as Hamid. The name Hameed holds a special meaning as it translates to "praiseworthy" or "one who is worthy of praise" in Arabic.

In terms of popularity, the name Hameed has had occasional appearances in the United States. According to data from the Social Security Administration, there were 5 occurrences in 2019, ranking at 12,126th place. Over the years, its popularity has varied, with higher rankings seen in the late 20th century and early 21st century. However, it's important to note that these statistics may not fully represent the usage of the name as they only account for occurrences within the United States.

If you are considering naming your baby boy Hameed, you can embrace its unique cultural heritage and meaningful association with being praiseworthy.

Pronunciation

Arabic

  • Pronunced as ha-MEED (/hæˈmiːd/)

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Notable People Named Hameed

Hameed Ibrahim Ali is a retired Nigerian army officer who served as Comptroller General of Customs and Military Governor of Kaduna State.
Hameed Adekunle Makama Oyelude Tegbosun III is a Nigerian royal and the reigning Olowu of Kuta.
Hameed Tariq Ali is an American basketball player who turned professional in 2016.
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