New Year 2026: First babies born in UAE Saeed, Hamdaan and others melt the internet; here's the beautiful meaning of their names

New Year began bringing a lot of hope for parents. As the clock struck 12am and entered the New Year 2026, several couples embraced parenthood. For them, welcoming babies in the first moment of a new year, made it extra special.With fireworks and celebrations, hospitals in UAE welcomed newborns, which marked the joyous moments in their lives. And some parents were also ready with names for their babies.Some of the first names were Saeed and Hamdan. Both the names are deeply rooted in Arabic tradition carrying rich and positive meaning. These names symbolizes happiness, gratitude and hope.Saeed means, one who is happy and fortunate. It reflects joy, optimism and contentment. The name Hamdan also has Arabic meaning. It means praise or gratitude and often associated with thankfulness and appreciation.With baby boy Saeed, the father named his son after his own father as a gesture of love and respect. It captured their happiness as they felt it is the perfect way to welcome the New Year.An Indian expat family in Fujairah also welcomed a baby boy. His mother Aswathy Krishnan, father, and elder brother were present.As the families welcomed the new year, these meaningful names and their heartwarming stories reflect hope, gratitude and new beginnings.