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Hamida

hah-MEE-dah

hɑˈmiːdɑ

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Hamida

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Abaza (Russia/Caucasus)
Meaning
an Abaza feminine name derived from the Arabic root meaning praiseworthy and grateful; among the Abaza people of the northwestern Caucasus — whose ancestors formed part of the Circassian cultural sphere — this name carries both Islamic resonance and pre-Islamic notions of honour bestowed through dignified conduct; Abaza women bearing this name are regarded as embodiments of the adyghe xabze ethos, the code of noble behaviour that prizes grace, restraint, and the capacity to honour the family's reputation across generations
Gender
female

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