Muhammad

The male first name Muhammad (محمّد) is the original spelling of the name Mohammed. Translated, it means "the Praiseworthy" or "the Glorified."

What does the name Muhammad mean?

Muhammad (محمّد) is an Arabic male first name and is considered the original form of Mohammed. Its meanings include "the Praiseworthy" and "the Glorified." The name has its origins in Arabic and derives from the term muḥammad (مُحَمَّد), which means "worthy of praise," "praised," or "praiseworthy." It also comes from the root ḥamida (حَمِدَ), which means "to praise," "to commend," or "to glorify." Muhammad is one of the most common first names in the Islamic world, with many variants including Muhammed, Muhamed, Muhammet, Mohammad, Mohamad, Mohamed, Mohamud, Mohameto, Mohamadou, Mamadou, Momodou, Momolu, Mehmet, Mehmed, Mehmeti, Mahomet, Mahometus, Maometus, Mahoma, and Maomé.

Where does the name Muhammad come from?

The first name Muhammad has Arabic origins and means "the Praiseworthy" or "the Glorified."

How do you pronounce Muhammad?

The pronunciation of Muhammad is three to four syllables and powerfully rhythmic. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Mu-ham-mad" [muˈhamat], starting with a deep, long "u." The doubling of the "m" enhances the sound in the middle and gives the name a certain stability. Muhammad radiates tradition and dignity - strong, sonorous, and present.

Popularity

In Germany, Muhammad is a very common first name. Currently, it ranks 100th on the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, Muhammad has been given as a first name about 5,000 times, placing it 163rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 186th. The name shows great popularity worldwide. The rankings from various countries are as follows: In Germany, Muhammad ranked 100th in 2024.

Nicknames & pet names

Hamude / Hamudi / Mo / Moh / Moha / Momo / Mumi

Famous people

• Abu Bakr Muhammad bin Yahya as- Suli (Composer)
• Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Zakariya ar- Razi (Scientist)
• Ghulam Muhammad Qasir (Pakistani Writer)
• Malik Muhammad Jayasi (Poet from India)
• Muhammad Afrizar (Boxer from Indonesia)
• Muhammad Al-Kabandschi (Singer from Iraq)
• Muhammad Al-Khushani (Historian)
• Muhammad Ali (American Boxer)
• Muhammad Ali Abdur Rahkman (American Basketball Player)
• Muhammad Changiz Khan Tariqui (Pakistani Poet)
• Muhammad Fakhrudin (Footballer from Indonesia)
• Muhammad Fazal Azim Taha (Poet from Pakistan)
• Muhammad Ghous (Pakistani Actor)
• Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr Al-Farisi (Astronomer)
• Muhammad Ikbal (Football Player from Indonesia)
• Muhammad Irfan Saeed Bhatti (Pakistani Badminton Player)
• Muhammad Ismail Al-Muqaddam (Egyptian Physicist)
• Muhammad Ismail Zabeeh (Pakistani Writer)
• Muhammad Karam Shah Al-Azhari (Pakistani Scholar)
• Muhammad Karim (Pakistani Alpine Skier)