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Mohammed name meaning
First Name
14k
in the U.S.
since 1880
14k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
15k
in the U.S.
in 2010
15k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Mohammed mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Mohammed
User Submitted Origins
Arabic
82%
Islamic/Muslim
7%
Kurdish
4%
Portuguese
4%
English
4%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Saudi Arabia says the name Mohammed is of Arabic origin and means "Someone of good character and morals also have the meaning of a word of thanks. Someone who was thanked for doing something good. It is Arabic origin".
- A submission from Turkey says the name Mohammed means "The who the perfect standards of good morals, attitudes and looking. it's the name of last messenger of islam. Also means the one who is receiving greetings continuously" and is of Arabic origin.
- A submission from Singapore says the name Mohammed means "'praised, commendable' in Arabic, derived from the root (hamida) meaning 'to praise'. This was the name of the prophet who founded the Islamic religion in the 7th century. According to Islamic belief, at age 40 Muhammad was visited by the angel Gabriel, who provided him with the first verses of the Quran" and is of Arabic origin.
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Mohammed is of Islamic / Muslim origin and means "Arabic for 'Praise worthy one'".
- 2 submissions from Palestinian Territory agree the name Mohammed means "Someone who has a lot of good characteristics" and is of Arabic origin.
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Mohammed is of Arabic origin and means "It also means the one who is blessed".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Mohammed is of Arabic origin and means "The praised one".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Mohammed means "Praised (thanked)" and is of Arabic origin.
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Mohammed is of Arabic origin and means "Praised or worthy of praise".
- A user from the United Arab Emirates says the name Mohammed is of Arabic origin and means "It is an Arab religious name. He is a prophet. The name may be abbreviated to Md., Mohd., Muhd., Mhd".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Mohammed
The prophet who founded Islam (570-632).
Etymology: 'The praised one'
Other Dictionary Sources
- The Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
Wiktionary
- A male given name from Arabic: alternative spelling of Muhammad
- Alternative spelling of Muhammad (the prophet who introduced Islam).
Mohammed was also found in the following language(s): Dutch and German
Notable Persons Named Mohammed
Notable Persons Named Mohammed
Aamir Khan
His ongoing career started in 1984. Aamir was given the name Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan by his parent Tahir Hussain on March 14th, 1965 in Mumbai.
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is an Emir of Dubai, Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, List of rulers of separate Emirates of the United Arab Emirates, and List of Prime Ministers of the United Arab Emirates. Mohammed was born on July 15th, 1949 in Dubai.
Mohammed Rafi
Mohammed Rafi was an indian classical music, ghazal, playback singer, qawwali, thumri, bhajan, and western culture musician. His most notable accomplishments were from 1944 to 1980. Mohammed was born Mohammed Rafi on December 24th, 1924 in Kotla Sultan Singh. He breathed his last breath on July 31st, 1980.
Mohammed VI
Mohammed VI is royalty. He was most prominent from 1999 to present. Mohammed was born as the child of Hassan II of Morocco and Lalla Latifa on August 21st, 1963 in Rabat.
Mohammed Emwazi
Mohammed was given the name Muhammad Jassim Abdulkarim Olayan al-Dhafiri on August 17th, 1988 in Kuwait. Mohammed is also known as Mohammed Emwazi", John the Beatle", Jailer John", Abu Abdullah al-Britani, Abu Muharib al-Yemeni, Mohammed al-Ayan, Muhammad ibn Muazzam, Mohammed Al-Zuhary, and Abu Muharib al-Muhajir. He passed away on November 12th, 2015.
Mohammed Omar
Mohammed Omar was an Emir of Afghanistan, Supreme Leader of the Muslims, List of Presidents of Afghanistan, and Amir al-Mu'minin. His military service ended in 1991. Mohammed was born in Kandahar Province. He breathed his last breath on April 23rd, 2013.
- Mohammed Zahir ShahRoyalty
- Mohammed Daoud KhanOffice Holder
- Mohammed Abdul KarimIndian Secretary to Queen Victoria
- Mohammed ShamiCricketer
- Mohammed V of MoroccoMonarch
- Mohammed IrfanSinging
- Mohammad Iqbal KhanModel
- Mohammed Nadir Shah
- Mohommed Ali ShahActor
- Mohammed Abdel WahabMusician
- Mohammed Zahur KhayyamComposer
- Mohammed III of MoroccoRoyalty
- Mohammed DewjiMember of Parliament
- Mohammed AbdellaoueSoccer Player
Notable Persons With the Last Name Mohammed
Notable Persons With the Last Name Mohammed
Amina Mohammed
Amina was born in 1961.
Warith Deen Mohammed
Warith Deen Mohammed was an imam, religious reformer, muslim scholar, and businessman. Warith was born on October 30th, 1933 in Hamtramck, Michigan. He passed away on September 9th, 2008.
Nazr Mohammed
Nazr Mohammed is a basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks, New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets, and Chicago Bulls in the National Basketball Association. His most notable accomplishments were from 1998 to present. Nazr was born on September 5th, 1977 in Chicago.
Gul Mohammed
Gul was born on February 15th, 1957 in New Delhi. He left this life on October 1st, 1997.
Sheikh Mohammed
He holds the title Crown Prince of Fujairah and Crown PrinceofFujairah. Sheikh was born as the child of Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi and Al Maktoum on April 1st, 1986 in Fujairah, UAE.
Jason Mohammed
Jason was born on September 23rd, 1986 in Trinidad.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Mohammed | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 17.16% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 36.67% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 34.25% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.65% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 7.94% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.34% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Mohammed
People with the last name Mohammed are most frequently White, African American, or Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander
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Fun Facts about the name Mohammed
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