Mohammed

The name Mohammed translates to 'the Praiseworthy', 'the Glorified', or 'the Promised'. This masculine first name has its origins in the Arab world and is derived from the words ḥamida (حَمِدَ), meaning 'to praise', and muhammad, which means 'worthy of praise'.

What does the name Mohammed mean?

Mohammed stands for 'the Praiseworthy', 'the Glorified', or 'the Promised'. The name, which comes from Arabic, can be traced back to the terms ḥamida (حَمِدَ), meaning 'to praise', and muhammad, which means 'worthy of praise'. This name became particularly well-known through the Prophet Mohammed, who is regarded as the central prophet in Islam and is seen as its founder. Due to its widespread use, Mohammed, in its various spellings, is among the most commonly used first names worldwide. The form Mohammad has its origins in Persian, while Turkish variants such as Muhamed, Muhammed, and Mehmet are popular. In Africa, modified forms like Mamadou in West Africa and Momodou in Gambia can be found. Historically, the name Mahomet was used in many European languages, while the Latin form is Maometus. In Southern European countries, there are specific variations, such as Mahoma in Spanish, Maometto in Italian, and Maomé in Portuguese. In the Russian-speaking world, the name Magomet remains common among Muslims.

Where does the name Mohammed come from?

The boy's name Mohammed has its roots in Arabic. It is a common form of the Arabic name Muhammad in German-speaking areas. The name is derived from the Arabic terms 'ḥamida', meaning 'to praise', and 'muhammad', which means 'worthy of praise'.

How do you pronounce Mohammed?

The pronunciation of Mohammed is three to four syllables and rhythmically structured. In German, the name is typically pronounced as 'Mo-ham-med' [moˈhamɛt], with the doubling of the 'm' creating a distinctive middle. The open vowel sequence gives the name a melodious quality. Mohammed exudes tradition and dignity and appears powerful, harmonious, and present.

When is the name day of Mohammed?

The name day for Mohammed is celebrated on June 8.

Popularity

Mohammed has been given in Germany since the mid-1930s. Initially, it ranked between the top 300 and top 350. In the 1940s and 1950s, it predominantly ranged between the top 300 and top 450, making it a rather rare name. Even in the 1960s and 1970s, it mostly remained in the middle of the rankings, frequently ranking between the top 250 and top 400.

Nicknames & pet names

Ali / Dabomb / Hama / Hamad / Hamed / Hammas / Hammed / Hamo / Hamude / Med / Mo / Moe / Moha / Mohamed / Mojo / Moli / Momen / Momo / Mudi / Muhammed

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Famous people

• Anis Mohammed Yussuf Ferichi (Bushido) (Rapper)
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• Mohammed Ahmed Taqi Al-Lawati (Omani football player)
• Mohammed Al Ghareeb (Tennis player)
• Mohammed al Janahi (Actor)
• Mohammed al-Arbi Al-Fasi (Moroccan writer)
• Mohammed Ali (Boxer)
• Mohammed Ali Anwar Reda (Egyptian squash player)
• Mohammed Ali Khan (Lebanese footballer)
• Mohammed Amin (Egyptian boxer)
• Mohammed Amyn (Moroccan long-distance runner)
• Mohammed Benchrifa (Moroccan footballer)
• Mohammed Bilal (American rapper)
• Mohammed Christophe Bilek (French writer)
• Mohammed Eeza (Indian writer)
• Mohammed El Bakkar (Lebanese musician)
• Mohammed Fadi Beko (Syrian football player)
• Mohammed Houari (Moroccan basketball player)