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Hamdi
Pronounced HAM-dee /ˈhɑm.di/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic hamd, 'praise', hence 'of/relating to praise; commendable; praiseworthy'Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Hamdi comes from the Arabic hamd, 'praise', hence 'of/relating to praise; commendable; praiseworthy'. A crisp, classic name (said 'HAM-dee').
In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking and Somali families. Rare, of-praise at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Hamdi mean?
Hamdi is Arabic for 'of praise; commendable' (from hamd, 'praise').
How do you pronounce Hamdi?
It's said HAM-dee /ˈhɑm.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Hamdi a boy or girl name?
Hamdi is a boy's name.
How popular is Hamdi?
Hamdi is a very rare name in the U.S.













