Arabic

Muhammad

Pronounced moo-HAM-madShare

Meaning: Praised; praiseworthy

  • Boy
  • Familiar
  • 3 syllables

The story

Muhammad means praised in Arabic. Its central association is with the Prophet of Islam, and many language traditions have their own spellings.

Nicknames

  • Mo
  • Hamoudi
  • Mido

Spellings & variants

  • Mohamed
  • Mohammed
  • Mehmet

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Muhammad comes from Arabic.

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