Name meaning
Muhammad
Boy's nameƏrəb mənşəliIn the Quran
Much praised, extolled.
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Name meaning and origin
Muhammad comes from the Arabic root "hamd" (praise, gratitude). It means "highly praiseworthy, lauded". This meaning of the name is confirmed in the Quran and in hadiths.
The bearer of the name, the final prophet Muhammad ibn Abdullah (PBUH), was sent as a mercy to all of humanity. For this reason, Muhammad is the most commonly given name among Muslims in the world.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 8
- Appears in the Quran
- Yes
- Variants
- Muhammed, Muhammad, Məmməd
- Pronunciation
- mæˈhem.med
Notable people with this name
Muhammad (s.a.w)
The final prophet, the messenger of Allah sent as a mercy to all of humanity: the one who delivered the Quran to people.
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Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
Is the name Muhammad mentioned in the Quran?
Yes, the name Muhammad is mentioned directly in four different places in the Quran.What is the meaning of the name Muhammad?
Muhammad means "most praiseworthy, one who is praised".