Mohammed

Boy's name

Mohammed is an Arabic name derived from the root word "ḥ-m-d," meaning "praiseworthy" or "commendable." It holds significant religious and cultural importance.

Meaning Praiseworthy
Origin Arabic
U.S. births in 2023 481
Peak year 2014

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Names Starting With M

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Mohammed Ali - Boxing legend, heavyweight champion, activist.
  • Mohammed bin Salman - Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.
  • Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum - Prime Minister of UAE.
  • Mohammed VI - King of Morocco.
  • Mohammed Yunus - Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist.
  • Mohammed Rafi - Legendary Indian playback singer.
  • Mohammed Morsi - Former President of Egypt.
  • Mohammed Abdu - Saudi Arabian singer, "The Artist of the Arabs."

Brothers for Mohammed

Boy names closely related to Mohammed

Abdullah Ibrahim Yusuf Ahmed Yunus Musa Mustafa Hussain

Sisters for Mohammed

Girl names closely related to Mohammed

Maryam Zainab Mariam Zaynab Fatimah Khadijah Khadija Layan

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Mohammed

Mamadou Mohamad Mohamed Mohammad Muhammad

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