name
Arabic
Ħamid
HAH-mid
/ˈhɑːmɪd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
ħamid
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Maltese (Malta) via Arabic; Maltese has a strong Arabic substrate; Ħ is a pharyngeal fricative
- Meaning
- Praised, praiseworthy; from the same root as Muhammad and Ahmad
- Gender
- male
- Also spelled
- Hamid, Ħamied
Common mispronunciations
Saying 'HA-mid' with a normal English 'h'; Ħ is a deeper, breathier sound from the back of the throat
Pronunciation tips
Ħ (h-bar) in Maltese is a pharyngeal consonant — breathe out firmly from deep in the throat; stress the first syllable
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