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Hamidou

♂ Boy

Pronounced hah-mee-DOO /hɑː.miːˈduː/Medium

Meaning: A West African form of the Arabic Hamid ('praiseworthy, worthy of praise'), with the -ou ending common in Francophone West Africa. Used in Senegal, Mali, Guinea and beyond. Documented; noted respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A praiseworthy name: Hamidou is a West African form of Hamid (said 'hah-mee-DOO'). Warm and heritage-rich.
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Origin MediumWest African, Arabic
MeaningA West African form of the Arabic Hamid ('praiseworthy, worthy of praise'), with the -ou ending common in Francophone West Africa. Used in Senegal, Mali, Guinea and beyond. Documented; noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#12916 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 88

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920022024

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

Hamidou is a West African form of the Arabic Hamid ('praiseworthy'), with the -ou spelling common across Francophone West Africa. It is used in Senegal, Mali, Guinea and beyond, honoring the virtue of praise. We note this respectfully. A warm heritage pick (said 'hah-mee-DOO').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., a distinctive West African name. Rare, praiseworthy, and warm.

Did you know? Hamidou is a West African form of the Arabic Hamid, 'praiseworthy' — its -ou ending marking Francophone West Africa, from Senegal to Mali. A warm, dignified pick (said 'hah-mee-DOO').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Hamidou — West African form of Hamid, 'praiseworthy'; documented

Variations

HamiduHamidAmidou

Nicknames

HamiDou

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hamidou mean?

Hamidou is a West African form of the Arabic Hamid, meaning 'praiseworthy' or 'worthy of praise.'

How do you pronounce Hamidou?

It's said hah-mee-DOO /hɑː.miːˈduː/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Hamidou a boy or girl name?

Hamidou is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Hamidou?

Hamidou is rare for boys in the U.S. and used mainly across West Africa.

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