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Muhammad name meaning
First Name
14k
in the U.S.
since 1880
14k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
19k
in the U.S.
in 2010
19k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Muhammad mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Muhammad
User Submitted Origins
Arabic
67%
Islamic/Muslim
19%
Hausa
4%
Kurdish
4%
Urdu
4%
Hebrew
4%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Pakistan says the name Muhammad is of Arabic origin and means "The Muhammad means 'praised ' Muhammad peace be upon him was praised by Allah Almighty. First name given to Last prophet Muhammad peac be upon him by GOD. One fourth of All Muslim men have this name".
- According to a user from Nigeria, the name Muhammad is of Hausa origin and means "The one who derserve to be praised".
- According to a user from Venezuela, the name Muhammad is of Arabic origin and means "The one who is praised".
- According to 3 people from the United Kingdom and the United States, the name Muhammad is of Arabic origin and means "The Praised one".
- A user from France says the name Muhammad is of Arabic origin and means "The one how be thanks a lot to god".
- A submission from Bangladesh says the name Muhammad means "It's the name of the last prophet & messenger of god" and is of Arabic origin.
- According to a user from Bangladesh, the name Muhammad is of Arabic origin and means "Who is praised or who is admired, someone who is esteemed".
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Muhammad means "The person who thanks God" and is of Arabic origin.
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Muhammad means "One who is praiseworthy".
- A user from Indonesia says the name Muhammad is of Arabic origin and means "He who is praised".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- The Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
- Leader of Black Muslims who campaigned for independence for Black Americans (1897-1975)
Wiktionary
Borrowed from Arabic مُحَمَّد (muḥammad, “praised, commendable, laudable”), the passive participle of حَمَّدَ (ḥammada, “to praise, commend, laud, extol”). From the same triconsonantal root ح م د (ḥ-m-d) as, but distinct from, Mahmud.
- (uncountable) The figure who introduced Islam, the man to whom the Qur'an was revealed; considered a prophet by Muslims and Bahá'ís.
- Shias believe that Ali succeeded the prophet as leader of the Ummah.
- (uncountable) The 47th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.
- (countable) A male given name from Arabic very popular among Muslims.
- There are two in my class.
Muhammad was also found in the following language(s): Finnish
Notable Persons Named Muhammad
Notable Persons Named Muhammad
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali is a boxer. Muhammad was born on January 17th, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Muhammad
He was most active from 583 to 583. Muhammad was given the name Muḥammad ibn `Abd Allāh in 570. Muhammad is also known as Abu al-Qasim, Rasul, and The Prophet". He died on June 8th, 0632.
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a 1st Governor-General of Pakistan, Speaker of the National Assembly, President of the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan, Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan, and Constituent Assembly of Pakistan. Muhammad was given the name Mahomedali Jinnahbhai on December 25th, 1876 in Karachi. Muhammad is also known as Jinnah, Mohammad Ali; Jinnah, and Mahomed Ali; Mahomedali Jinnahbhai. He passed away on September 11th, 1948.
Mammootty
Mammootty is an actor, film producer, film actor, and producer. His most notable accomplishments were from 1979 to present. Mammootty was given the name Muhammad Kutty Ismail Paniparambil on September 7th, 1951 in Chandiroor.
Dilip Kumar
Dilip Kumar is a producer, actor, film producer, and film actor. He was most active from 1944 to 1998. Dilip was given the name Muhammad Yusuf Khan on December 11th, 1922 in Peshawar.
Muhammad Anwar El-Sadat
Muhammad Anwar El-Sadat was a 3rd President of Egypt, Prime Minister of Egypt, Vice President of Egypt, Speaker of the National Assembly of Egypt, and List of Speakers of the House of Representatives (Egypt). His military service ended in 1952. Muhammad was born on December 25th, 1918 in Monufia Governorate. He breathed his last breath on October 6th, 1981.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Muhammad
Notable Persons With the Last Name Muhammad
Muhammad
He was most active from 583 to 583. Muhammad was given the name Muḥammad ibn `Abd Allāh in 570. Muhammad is also known as Abu al-Qasim, Rasul, and The Prophet". He died on June 8th, 0632.
Elijah Muhammad
Elijah Muhammad was a leader of the nation of islam and nation of islam. Elijah was given the name Elijah Robert Poole on October 7th, 1897 in Sandersville, Georgia, U.S. He left this life on February 25th, 1975.
Hafiz Muhammad
Hafiz Muhammad is a leader of jama'at-ud-da'wah and laskhar-e-taiba. Hafiz was born on March 10th, 1950 in Muzaffarabad.
Ali Shaheed Muhammad
Ali Shaheed Muhammad is a hip hop music, rhythm, blues, and soul music disc jockey, record producer, and rapping. He plays Turntablism, Bass guitar, Musical keyboard, Sampler (musical instrument), and Vocals. He was most active from 1988 to 1988. Ali was born Ali Shaheed Muhammad on August 11th, 1970. Ali is also known as Mr. Muhammad.
John Allen Muhammad
John Allen Muhammad was a murderer. John was born on December 31st, 1960. He left this life on November 10th, 2009.
Ghulam Muhammad
Ghulam Muhammad was a wrestler. Ghulam was born on May 22nd, 1878 in Gujranwala. He passed away on May 23rd, 1960.
- Mu'izz ad-Din MuhammadRoyalty
- Shabazz MuhammadBasketball Player
- Ibtihaj Muhammad
- Askia MuhammadMonarch
- Idris MuhammadDrummer
- Malik Sir Ghulam Muhammad3rd Governor-General of Pakistan
- Salih Muslim MuhammadChairman of the Democratic Union Party (PYD)
- Asia Muhammad
- Benjamin Chavis MuhammadExecutive Director of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
- Qazi MuhammadRepublic of Kurdistan
- MuhammadMonarch
- Nazeer AkbarabadiWriter
- An-Nasir MuhammadMonarch
- Ali Nasir MuhammadChairmen of the Presidium of Supreme People's Council (South Yemen)
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Muhammad | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 2.78% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 82.86% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 7.54% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.32% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 3.78% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.72% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Muhammad
People with the last name Muhammad are most frequently African American
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