Hamdan
Boy name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Hamdan: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2013.
The name Hamdan has Arabic roots, derived from the Semitic triconsonantal root Ḥ-M-D, meaning "praise" – so the name effectively means "one who praises" or "praiser of God". One of its most famous bearers is Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, widely known for his poetry and philanthropy. There is also Hamdan Al Kamali, a professional footballer who has represented the United Arab Emirates internationally. The name shares its root with the more familiar Ahmed and Muhammad, and is particularly common across the Arabian Peninsula. While not historically Scottish, Hamdan has appeared on birth registers in Scotland since the 1970s, reflecting the country’s growing multicultural community.
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20133 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #7283 babies
- Total births
- 9since 2013
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y