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Hamdan

♂ Boy

Pronounced HAM-dan /ˈhæm.dæn/High

Meaning: Praiseworthy; one who praisesHigh

In 30 seconds: Hamdan is a distinguished Arabic name meaning 'praiseworthy' or 'one who praises God,' sharing the hamd root with Ahmad. It is widely used in the Gulf states and Arab world.
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Origin HighArabic
MeaningPraiseworthy; one who praises
U.S. rank (2025)#3398 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births34 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 406

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420022025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Arabic hamd (praise, gratitude to God) is one of the most venerated roots in Islamic naming tradition, underpinning Muhammad, Ahmad, Mahmoud, and Hamdan. The Hamdanid dynasty ruled parts of Syria and Iraq in the 10th century.

Hamdan has long been popular across the Arabian Peninsula, particularly in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. In the Gulf, it carries regal connotations through the Al Maktoum royal family of Dubai, whose members have borne the name for generations.

Did you know? Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, is known as 'Fazza' — a celebrated poet who has published Arabic verse under that pen name, bringing a literary dimension to this princely name.
Overall data confidence 91%
Hans Wehr Arabic-English Dictionary — Hamd root meaning praiseBehind the Name — Hamdan as given name in Arab tradition

Variations

HamdanHamdaanHamdane

Nicknames

Ham

Famous Bearers

  • ★Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (1982–present)
    Crown Prince of Dubai who publishes Arabic poetry under the pen name Fazza

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hamdan mean?

Hamdan means 'praiseworthy' or 'one who praises God,' from the Arabic root hamd, which also underlies Ahmad and Muhammad.

How do you pronounce Hamdan?

Hamdan is pronounced HAM-dan, with two syllables and stress on the first.

Is Hamdan a boy or girl name?

Hamdan is a traditional masculine Arabic name.

How popular is Hamdan?

Hamdan is popular across the Arabian Peninsula, especially in the UAE and Gulf states, and is used among Arab diaspora communities worldwide.

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