Surname Hamdani - Meaning and Origin

Hamdani: What does the surname Hamdani mean?

The last name Hamdani is an Arab name meaning “praiseworthy". This surname is usually found in the Middle East and North Africa. The root of the name is derived from the Arabic words "hame" meaning "praise" and "dani" meaning "my". This is often used in the combination of words such as "hamdooni" or "hamdankh" meaning "my praise".

The name is usually found in Islamic societies, and is likely to have been adopted during the Islamic conquests of the 7th and 8th centuries when Muslim warriors spread the Islamic religion throughout the areas they conquered. The name may also have been adopted by families who converted to Islam after the conquests.

The Hamdani name is used as a sign of respect, endearment, and reverence among family members. It is also used to show solidarity among family members, and others in a Muslim community. Depending on the country of origin, the spelling and pronunciation may vary.

The name is believed to originate from the Mesopotamian region and its use is believed to have spread throughout North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and parts of Europe.

Today, the surname Hamdani continues to be found in various parts of the world. Many modern families use the name to show loyalty to their past and pay tribute to their Muslim culture, largely by carrying name with great tradition and strong origins.

Hamdani: Where does the name Hamdani come from?

The last name Hamdani is most commonly found in Arab countries in the Middle East. This surname is likely of Islamic origins and is especially prevalent in the countries with Muslim majority populations, such as Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates.

It is also common in Pakistan, where many people of South Asian origin have adopted the name. The name is rarely seen in Europe and North America.

The name is derived from the well-known Islamic phrase, “hamdaniyya”, which translates to “praise of God”. It is thought that people originally adopted this name to exhibit a sense of piety and remind themselves of their faith.

There are several famous people who go by the name of Hamdani or its derivative variations, such as:

• Omani tennis player Abdelmajeed Hamdani

• Yemeni Prime Minister Abd Al Karim al-Iryani

• Syrian poet Abu al-Qasim Hamdani

• The Jordanian obstetrician and gynecologist, Islah Hamdani

• Pakistani academic Iftikhar Ahmad Khan Hamdani

• Yemeni filmmaker Khaled Al-Hammadi

The name has also gained some degree of popularity in the West, particularly among second-generation Arab immigrants. In the United States, for example, there are over a dozen babies born each year with the name Hamdani, making it significantly less rare in the region than elsewhere in the world.

Variations of the surname Hamdani

The surname Hamdani is of North African and Middle Eastern origin and refers to someone who is a descendant of an Islamic saint or religious scholar.

Variations of the surname Hamdani include ‘al-Hamdani’, ‘hamdaeli’, ‘hamdali’ and ‘hamdal’. Alternate spellings of the surname include ‘Hamdani’, ‘Hamadni’, ‘Hammadee’ and ‘Hamede’.

Surnames related to the Hamdani include 'Hamdan', 'Hamed', 'Hammadi', 'Hameddine' and 'Hmide'. Most of these variations are common throughout North Africa and the Middle East.

The surname Hamdani is most likely derived from the Arabic word ‘hamd’ which translates to praise and describes a person who offers praise and thanks to God. This is further reinforced by the name’s association with Islamic saints and religious scholars, and so the surname is likely used to indicate those descended from such figures.

The origins and meanings of this surname are likely to have been carried with migrants across the world, and so variants of the name will be found in other regions such as Europe, North and South America and Asia.

Famous people with the name Hamdani

• Abdullah Hamdani: An American scholar of Islamic Studies who teaches at Duke University in North Carolina.
• Catarina Hamdani: An American actress known for her roles in the award-winning series Elite and the popular Paramount series 13 Reasons Why.
• Zaki Hamdani: An expert in the sciences from Indonesia and professor at the University of Indonesia.
• Mohammed Hamdani: A Bangladeshi politician who served as minister for elementary and secondary education and as the highest-ranking Muslim in the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
• Adel Hamdani: A prominent Tunisian economist and professor at the University of Sousse in Tunisia.
• Mia Hamdani: An American former professional basketball player, who retired after a professional career in the WNBA.
• Safia Effendi Hamdani: A Malaysian historian and author who focuses mainly on the Malay diaspora in Southeast Asia.
• Sumaya Hamdani: A Yemeni psychologist and an advocate for the rights of refugees and other displaced people.
• Wasimi Hamdani: An Indonesian aviation entrepreneur and engineer who founded the country's only daily domestic carrier, Jas Express.
• Shahidul Hamdani: An energetic environmental activist from Bangladesh, who has created the No Land No Life organization and works on land, water and climate change-related science and social action projects.

Other surnames

Hamdan