Boy name guide

Muhammad name meaning, origin and style

Muhammad name meaning: praised. Explore its origin, pronunciation and related names below.

Origin
Arabic
Meaning
praised
Say it
moo-HAM-med

Choosing Muhammad

The most common English transliteration of a globally significant Arabic and Islamic name.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.

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