Hemd

A Quranic Name for Boys

Hemd is variant of Hamd and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Hemd or Hamd, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Hamd.

Full Meaning of Hemd

Hemd is an Arabic name for boys that means “praise”.  It is used 43 times in the Quran.

Praise belongs to Allah, who has granted to me in old age Ismaeel and Ishaaq. Indeed, my Lord is the Hearer of supplication. (Quran 14:39)