moo-HAM-mad
/muˈħæmmæd/4.9(1240)
What Does Muhammad Mean?
Muhammad means "Praised, commendable".
Different Meanings of Muhammad (2)
- 1Praised
- 2Commendable
Muhammad means "the praised one" or "he who is worthy of praise." It is the most common name in the world, carried by the Prophet of Islam.
Etymology and Historical Origins
From Arabic حامِد (hamid) root "h-m-d" meaning praise. The name was given to the Prophet of Islam born in Mecca around 570 CE.
How to Pronounce Muhammad
moo-HAM-mad
Syllables: Mu-ham-mad
IPA: /muˈħæmmæd/
Muhammad Name Origin
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Muhammad in Other Scripts
Arabic
محمد
Urdu
محمد
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What does Muhammad mean?
Muhammad means "the praised one" or "worthy of praise" in Arabic, from the root h-m-d meaning praise.
Is Muhammad the most popular name?
Yes — Muhammad is estimated to be the most commonly given name in the world, with over 150 million people bearing this name globally.
How do you pronounce Muhammad?
Muhammad is pronounced moo-HAM-mad, with stress on the second syllable. IPA: /muˈħæmmæd/
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