Gentle
Pronunciation: /hæmˈmuːd/
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Hammud is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Gentle". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: /hæmˈmuːd/. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
حمد
to praise, to glorify, and to express gratitude
Source Language
Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
حمد
enduring, steadfast, patient, and kind
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
/hæmˈmuːd/
IPA
ħamduːd
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
6
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical Usage
Hammud ibn Abi Dinar was a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist during the early Abbasid Caliphate (750-868 AD). He was born in Medina and studied under prominent scholars such as Abu Hanifa and Malik ibn Anas. Hammud is best known for his commentary on the Sahih Muslim, a collection of hadith compiled by Imam Muslim.
Early Abbasid Caliphate (750-868 AD)
Hammud ibn Muhammad was a Berber ruler who founded the Hammadid Dynasty in North Africa (1015-1152 AD). He ruled from his capital city of Bijaya (modern day Algiers) and expanded his territory through military conquests and alliances. Hammud is remembered for his patronage of the arts, specifically poetry, and for his role in resisting the advance of the Almohad Empire.
1015-1152 AD
Translations
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Hammud
enduring, steadfast, patient, and kind
حمد
to praise, to glorify, and to express gratitude
حمد
enduring, steadfast, patient, and kind
हमूद
सत्यशिल्ध, स्थिर, समर्थ
همود
دوره به تدرج بودنده, بدليشته, به دل بردار
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