Mohammed
Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Mohammed
Mohammed means "the praised one" or "the one who is praised," derived from the Arabic root *hamida* (ḥ-m-d), which carries the meaning of praise or commendation.
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Etymology
Mohammed means "the praised one" or "the one who is praised," derived from the Arabic root *hamida* (ḥ-m-d), which carries the meaning of praise or commendation. The name is a participle form in Arabic, making it an active descriptor of one who receives praise.
The name is primarily used in Islamic cultures and Muslim-majority societies worldwide, originating from the Prophet Muhammad (c. 570–632 CE), the founder of Islam, whose name was a form of this root; it subsequently became one of the most common given names across Muslim communities from the Middle East to North Africa, South Asia, and beyond.
Mohammed currently ranks #595 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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