Mohammad
Mohammad is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Praised, highly praiseworthy”.
| Meaning | Praised, highly praiseworthy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | محمد |
| Pronunciation | moh-HAM-mad |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide, Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan |
Meaning and origin of Mohammad
Mohammad is the way Muḥammad is usually spelled in Iran, Afghanistan, Jordan and Pakistan. It is the blessed name of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, built from the same root as ḥamd, praise, in an emphatic form that means praised in abundance. A common custom is to give Mohammad as a first name while calling the child by the name that follows. Familiar pairings such as Mohammad Ali and Mohammad Reza show how this works in daily life.
Is Mohammad a Muslim name?
Mohammad is the Prophet's ﷺ own name and holds first place among Muslim boys' names around the world. The Quran names him directly: 'Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but he is the Messenger of Allah and the Seal of the Prophets' (Quran 33:40).
How popular is Mohammad?
Found across the Muslim world, this is the standard spelling in Iran, Afghanistan and much of Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Mohammad
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Spellings and variants of Mohammad
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mohammad mean?
Mohammad means 'Praised, highly praiseworthy'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Mohammad a Muslim name?
Mohammad is the Prophet's ﷺ own name and holds first place among Muslim boys' names around the world. The Quran names him directly: 'Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but he is the Messenger of Allah and the Seal of the Prophets' (Quran 33:40).
How do you pronounce Mohammad?
Mohammad is pronounced moh-HAM-mad.
Is Mohammad a boy or girl name?
Mohammad is usually a boy name.