Gender: MaleRelated Names: Ahmad, Ahmaud, Amet Meanings: Highly praised (ah-HMED—Arabic, North Africa). Praiseworthy, more commendable (Swahili, East Africa). Resource References: A Handbook of African NamesWhat’s In a Name? Unaitwaje? A Swahili Book of NamesProud Heritage: 11,001 Names for Your African-American BabyWhat To Name Your African-American BabyA World of Baby Names