Maxamed
Maxamed is a Muslim boy name of Somali form of Muhammad origin, meaning “Praised, praiseworthy”.
| Meaning | Praised, praiseworthy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Somali form of Muhammad |
| Written as | محمد |
| Pronunciation | mah-HAH-med |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Somalia |
Meaning and origin of Maxamed
Maxamed is simply Muhammad written in Somali. The root ḥ-m-d means praise, so the name means praised or worthy of praise. Somali spelling uses the letter 'x' for the Arabic ḥ sound, which is why Maxamed is pronounced much like Muhammad, even though it looks quite different on paper. Few names are as widespread in Somalia, and it is equally familiar in Somaliland and Djibouti.
Is Maxamed a Muslim name?
Somali Muslims who write Maxamed are naming their sons after the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The name Muhammad appears four times in the Quran, for example 'Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah' (Quran 48:29).
How popular is Maxamed?
Extremely common in Somalia, Somaliland and Djibouti.
Gifts with the name Maxamed
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Maxamed
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maxamed mean?
Maxamed means 'Praised, praiseworthy'. It is of Somali form of Muhammad origin.
Is Maxamed a Muslim name?
Somali Muslims who write Maxamed are naming their sons after the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The name Muhammad appears four times in the Quran, for example 'Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah' (Quran 48:29).
How do you pronounce Maxamed?
Maxamed is pronounced mah-HAH-med.
Is Maxamed a boy or girl name?
Maxamed is usually a boy name.