Praiseworthy or one who praises
Hamidou is a West African variation of the Arabic name Hamid. It is commonly used in Francophone African countries, reflecting a linguistic blend of Islamic naming traditions and local phonetic adaptations. The name ultimately derives from the Arabic root h-m-d, which is also the basis for the name Muhammad.
Less common today
Hamidou isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,586 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American professional basketball player
Malian professional footballer
French-Moroccan actor known as Amidou
