Abdulhamid

Meaning of Abdulhamid

Abdulhamid combines the Arabic elements ‘Abd’ (servant) and ‘al-Ḥamīd’ (the Praiseworthy), yielding a name steeped in devotional reverence and historical resonance. In Persian cultural circles it frequently appears in poetic anthologies and court chronicles, celebrated for its blend of humility and nobility—qualities befitting both scholars and sultans. Sultan Abdulhamid II (1842–1918) carried the name through an era of architectural revival and administrative reform, his legacy echoing like calligraphy on marble. The pronunciation, ahb-DOOL-hah-meed (/æbˈduːl.hɑː.mid/), flows with a stately cadence that bridges mosque minarets and modern phone directories. In the United States it has held a modest but stable presence—hovering around rank 900 in recent years—a niche favorite rather than a chart-topper, which perhaps is the driest proof that substance rarely needs a flashy billboard. For parents seeking a name that merges classical gravitas with a hint of scholarly swagger, Abdulhamid strikes the ideal balance.

Pronunciation

Arabic

• Pronunced as ahb-DOOL-hah-meed (/æbˈduːl.hɑː.mid/)

• Mohammed
• Ahmed
• Abdulrahman
• Hamid
• Mahmoud
• Hamad
• Abdulaziz