Mohammad

Boy's name

Mohammad is an Arabic name derived from the root word "hamida," meaning "to praise" or "to thank."

Meaning Praiseworthy
Origin Arabic
U.S. births in 2023 475
Peak year 2022

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Mohammad Ali - Boxing legend, heavyweight champion, activist.
  • Mohammad bin Salman - Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.
  • Mohammad Rafique - Bangladeshi cricketer, all-rounder.
  • Mohammad Hafeez - Pakistani cricketer, all-rounder.
  • Mohammad Iqbal - Indian poet, philosopher, politician.
  • Mohammad Reza Pahlavi - Last Shah of Iran.
  • Mohammad Yunus - Bangladeshi economist, Nobel Peace Prize winner.
  • Mohammad Javad Zarif - Iranian diplomat, Foreign Minister.
  • Mohammad Khatami - Former President of Iran.
  • Mohammad Azharuddin - Indian cricketer, former captain.

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