Hamdullah means “praise be to God”. It probably comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Hamdullah is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Hamdullah mean?
Literally: hamd 'praise' + Allah
Literal meaning
Hamdullah is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “praise be to God”, from hamd 'praise' + Allah. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Hamdullah in Turkish
What does Hamdullah mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Hamdullah. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “praise be to God” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Hamdullah come from?
Arabic, compound. From hamd 'praise' + Allah.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Hamdullah a Turkish name?
Yes. Hamdullah is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Hamdullah across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | HamdullahLatin | Boy | same as above: “praise be to God” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Hamdullah
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamdullah | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Hamdullah
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Hamdullah rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KorganBoy“fortress”same language (turkish)
- BaysalUnisex“calm, peaceful”same language (turkish)
- KorgünBoy“fiery day”same language (turkish)
- AdəmBoy“man, made of earth”same language (turkish)
- GerçekerBoy“truthful man; saint; guide”same language (turkish)
- NevriyeUnisex“relating to light”same language (turkish)
- FarukBoy“distinguisher (between truth and falsehood)”same language (turkish)
- TamgülGirl“perfect rose”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Hamdullah
What does the name Hamdullah mean?
Hamdullah means “praise be to God”. It probably comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Hamdullah a girl's or a boy's name?
Hamdullah is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Hamdullah come from?
Hamdullah is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Hamdullah?
Hamdullah is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Hamdullah have?
Hamdullah has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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