The nameHamidou
Hamidou is a West African boy's name, a form of Hamid.
- Boy's name
- West African
Meaning
From the Arabic hamid, "praiseworthy".
Origin
West African, of Arabic origin.
History
First given in France in the early 1970s, Hamidou has been given steadily and peaked in the late 2010s.
Popularity of the name Hamidou
Hamidou in France
1169thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2024peak year (35 births)
1,060babies named Hamidou in France since 1900
Hamidou was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 280 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Hamidou. Its rise began around 1971, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Hamidou in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 32 births a year.
Hamidou in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hamidou mean?
From the Arabic hamid, "praiseworthy".
What is the origin of the name Hamidou?
West African, of Arabic origin.
Is Hamidou a girl's or a boy's name?
Hamidou is a boy's name.