Praiseworthy, commendable, or one who praises
Hameed is a direct Quranic name derived from the Arabic root H-M-D, meaning praise. It is one of the 99 names of Allah (Al-Hamid), signifying the One who is inherently deserving of all praise. In a personal context, it reflects a character that is commendable and virtuous.
Less common today
Hameed isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,655 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former President of Afghanistan
Libyan-Egyptian singer and composer
Professor and cultural critic
