Muhamed

The first name Muhamed is an Albanian, Bosnian, and Turkish form of Mohammed and is derived from the Arabic name Muhammad. The literal meaning of the name is 'the Praiseworthy' and 'the Blessed'.

What does the name Muhamed mean?

Muhamed is an Albanian, Bosnian, and Turkish variant of the name Mohammed, derived from the Arabic Muhammad. The meaning includes 'the Praiseworthy' and 'the Blessed'. Its origin lies in Arabic and comes from the word muḥammad (مُحَمَّد), which means 'worthy of praise', 'praised', or 'praiseworthy', as well as from the root ḥamida (حَمِدَ), which means 'to praise', 'to commend', or 'to glorify'. Muhamed and its many variants are very common in the Islamic world. The name became known through the prophet of the same name. Variants include Muhammed, Muhammet, Mohammad, Mohamad, Mohamed, Mohamud, Mohameto, Mohamadou, Mamadou, Momodou, Momolu, Mehmet, Mehmed, Mehmeti, Mahomet, Mahometus, Maometus, Mahoma, and Maomé.

Where does the name Muhamed come from?

The name Muhamed has Arabic roots and means 'the Praiseworthy' or 'the Blessed'. The etymology consists of the Arabic terms ḥamida (حَمِدَ) for 'to praise, to commend, to glorify' and muḥammad (مُحَمَّد) for 'worthy of praise, praised, praiseworthy'. The languages in which the name appears are Albanian, Bosnian, and Turkish.

How do you pronounce Muhamed?

The sound and pronunciation of Muhamed: The name Muhamed is three syllables and has a gentle rhythm. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Mu-ha-med' [muˈhaːmɛt]. It begins with a long U sound that conveys a certain depth. The stressed middle syllable has an open A sound, and the final consonant provides a clear conclusion. Muhamed radiates a traditional and dignified aura – a name with a harmonious structure and pronounced presence.

Popularity

Muhamed is among the most sought-after first names in Germany. Currently, it ranks 699th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 1997 at 205th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 820 times, placing it at 624th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 584th. Globally, Muhamed is also widespread.

Nicknames & pet names

Met / Meti / Mo / Moh / Muh / Muha / Muhi / Mujo / Muki / Mumi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Ali Muhamed Mahjoubi (football player from Tunisia)
• Muhamed Alaim (Yugoslav football player)
• Muhamed Alawie (Lebanese footballer)
• Muhamed Besic (footballer from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
• Muhamed Chahal (Lebanese rugby player)
• Muhamed Demiri (Macedonian football player)
• Muhamed Dzakmic (Yugoslav football player)
• Muhamed Fazlagic (singer from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
• Muhamed Filipovic (philosopher from Yugoslavia)
• Muhamed Hevaji Uskufi (writer from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
• Muhamed Kameric (German football player)
• Muhamed Keita (footballer from Gambia)
• Muhamed Kizito (American boxer)
• Muhamed Konjic (footballer from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
• Muhamed Mujic (football player from Yugoslavia)
• Muhamed Mustafic (Yugoslav handball player)
• Muhamed Preljevic (Croatian football player)
• Muhamed Subasic (football player from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
• Muhamed Toromanovic (handball player from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
• Muhamed Zulfic (handball player from Bosnia and Herzegovina)