Muhammed
Muhammed is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Much praised, praiseworthy”.
| Meaning | Much praised, praiseworthy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | محمد |
| Pronunciation | moo-HAM-med |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, India, Nigeria, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Muhammed
Muhammed is the spelling Turkey uses when the name is given in its full religious form. Turkish keeps it separate from Mehmet, the older everyday version. The same spelling is also common in Kerala, Nigeria and Ghana. Wherever it is used, it honours the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and means someone praised again and again, from the root ḥ-m-d, to praise.
Is Muhammed a Muslim name?
Muhammed is one more way of writing the name of the final Prophet ﷺ. The Quran says: 'Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, and those with him are firm against the disbelievers and merciful among themselves' (Quran 48:29).
How popular is Muhammed?
Common in Turkey, Kerala in India, Nigeria and Ghana.
Gifts with the name Muhammed
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Muhammed
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Muhammed mean?
Muhammed means 'Much praised, praiseworthy'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Muhammed a Muslim name?
Muhammed is one more way of writing the name of the final Prophet ﷺ. The Quran says: 'Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, and those with him are firm against the disbelievers and merciful among themselves' (Quran 48:29).
How do you pronounce Muhammed?
Muhammed is pronounced moo-HAM-med.
Is Muhammed a boy or girl name?
Muhammed is usually a boy name.