Hamda

The first name Hamda for girls represents a Moorish form of Hamida. Translated into English, this name means 'the praised one' or 'the commended one' and has the religious context of 'the one praised by God'.

What does the name Hamda mean?

Hamda is a Moorish derivation of the name Hamida. Translated into English, it means 'the praised one' or 'the commended one' and carries the religious significance of 'the one praised by God'. The origins of the name can be found in Arabic, derived from the verb ḥamida (حَمِدَ), which means 'to praise', 'to commend', or 'to glorify', as well as from the adjective ḥamīd (حَمِيد), which means 'worthy of praise' or 'commendable'. Alternatives include the names Hamide and Hamidiye.

Where does the name Hamda come from?

The name Hamda has Arabic roots and means 'the praised one'. The word formation in Arabic consists of ḥamīd (حَمِيد), meaning 'worthy of praise, commendable', or ḥamida (حَمِدَ), meaning 'to praise, to commend, to glorify'. The name is rooted in both Arabic and Moorish languages.

How do you pronounce Hamda?

Hamda is pronounced as 'Ham-da'.

Popularity

In Germany, Hamda is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2013, reaching 3,816th place. Over the last ten years, Hamda has been used as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it 8,310th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 8,440th.

Nicknames & pet names

Hamdahamda / Hamdigiggly

Famous people

• Hamda Al Qubaisi (racing driver)