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Muhammad
Meaning: praised, praiseworthy · Origin: Arabic · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
Arabic for 'praised', the name of the Prophet of Islam. In its various spellings it is one of the most common boys' names in England and Wales.
Famous people named Muhammad
- Muhammad Ali (boxer)
Nicknames
Mo, Hamoudi
Variants & related names
Mohammed, Mohamed, Mehmet
Muhammad name art
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FAQ
What does the name Muhammad mean?
Muhammad means “praised, praiseworthy”. It comes from Arabic.
Is Muhammad a popular name?
Muhammad is a familiar boys' name in the UK and Australia. For exact current rankings, see the Office for National Statistics (England and Wales) and Australian state birth registries.
What are nicknames for Muhammad?
Mo, Hamoudi.
What are other forms of Muhammad?
Mohammed, Mohamed, Mehmet.
Similar names
Ali · Amir · Omar · Mateo · Michael · Mason
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.