Muhamed
Muhamed is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Bosnian form origin, meaning “Praised, praiseworthy”.
| Meaning | Praised, praiseworthy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Bosnian form |
| Written as | محمد |
| Pronunciation | MOO-hah-med |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Balkans |
Meaning and origin of Muhamed
Muhamed is the standard way Bosnian and other Balkan Muslims write Muḥammad. It uses a single m and an e in the second syllable, matching how the name sounds locally. Its meaning is unchanged, 'the much-praised one', from the root ḥ-m-d, to praise, and it honours the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. In Bosnia, friends and family often shorten it to Hamo or Mujo.
Is Muhamed a Muslim name?
Balkan Muslims give Muhamed with the same love as every other form of the Prophet's ﷺ name. It is the usual way the name appears in Bosnia and its neighbours.
How popular is Muhamed?
Very common in Bosnia, Sandžak, Kosovo and North Macedonia.
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Spellings and variants of Muhamed
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Muhamed mean?
Muhamed means 'Praised, praiseworthy'. It is of Arabic, Bosnian form origin.
Is Muhamed a Muslim name?
Balkan Muslims give Muhamed with the same love as every other form of the Prophet's ﷺ name. It is the usual way the name appears in Bosnia and its neighbours.
How do you pronounce Muhamed?
Muhamed is pronounced MOO-hah-med.
Is Muhamed a boy or girl name?
Muhamed is usually a boy name.