Hamid

Hamid is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It derives from the root ḥ-m-d, meaning praise or praiseworthy, and is commonly interpreted as “the praiseworthy” or “one who praises God.” The name is widely used across the Muslim world and in communities with Persian, Urdu, Turkish, and other linguistic influences.

Transliteration varies by language, with forms such as Hamid, Hamed, Hameed, or Hammed. It can also appear as a surname in some families. The name is especially prevalent in the Middle East, South Asia, and Iran, but has been adopted globally through diaspora communities.

Notable people with the given name Hamid include Hamid Karzai (born 1957), former president of Afghanistan; Hamid Ansari (born 1937), former vice president of India; Hamid Dabashi (born 1959), Iranian-American scholar; and Hamid Mir (born 1966), Pakistani journalist and broadcaster.

As with many Arabic-derived names, the spelling of Hamid varies with country and script, and diacritics are often omitted in non-Arabic contexts. The name remains popular in naming traditions and reflects cultural and religious ties to praise and reverence.