The spelling of the name "Abdelhamid" can be a bit tricky due to its Arabic origin. In IPA phonetic transcription, the name is pronounced as /æbdɛlhæmid/. The use of the letter "d" after the "b" is due to the Arabic pronunciation of the name, where the "b" is pronounced with a slight "d" sound. The "e" between the "b" and "l" is also pronounced as a short "e" sound. The name is commonly spelled with a variety of variations, including "Abdel Hamid" or "Abdul Hamid."
The etymology of the name Abdelhamid is of Arabic origin. It is derived from two elements: Abdel and Hamid.
1. Abdel is a prefix in Arabic names that means servant of or slave of when attached to the name of Allah or one of the 99 names of Allah. It indicates a person's submission and devotion to God.
2. Hamid is an Arabic name, derived from the Arabic root word hamd, which means praise or praiseworthy. It is also one of the 99 names of Allah, meaning the praised one.
When combined, Abdelhamid translates to servant of the praised one or slave of the praiseworthy.