“Muhannad means "sharp" or "sword" and derives from the Arabic root *h-n-d*, referring to Indian steel known for its superior sharpness and quality in medieval times.”
Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables
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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#10,351
TrendStable
Peak year2010
Syllables3
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureArab
ReligionIslam
Letters8
Numerology4 Chaldean 4
Global rank#38,980
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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Muhannad
Muhannad means "sharp" or "sword" and derives from the Arabic root *h-n-d*, referring to Indian steel known for its superior sharpness and quality in medieval times.
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Etymology
Muhannad means "sharp" or "sword" and derives from the Arabic root *h-n-d*, referring to Indian steel known for its superior sharpness and quality in medieval times. The name is predominantly used in Arab Muslim cultures and has historical significance in Islamic tradition, notably borne by the early Islamic warrior Muhannad ibn al-Walid.
Muhannad currently ranks #10,351 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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