Servant of the Praiseworthy
A traditional Arabic name combining 'Abd' (servant) with 'al-Hamid' (the Praiseworthy), which is one of the 99 names of God in Islam. It carries a deep sense of humility and devotion. Historically, it was a prominent name among Ottoman rulers.
Less common today
Abdulhamid isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,031 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The last Sultan of the Ottoman Empire to exert effective control
Sultan of the Ottoman Empire in the late 18th century
Influential Muslim scholar and educator
