Name meaning
Muhammad
Means worthy of great praise, endless acclaim.
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Name meaning and origin
Muhammad is a name derived from the Arabic root həmd (praise, gratitude), in an intensified verb form, and literally means praised many times, greatly lauded. It is a spelling of the same root as the true name of our Prophet (peace be upon him), Muhammad, one closer to the Arabic-Quranic pronunciation.
As the renowned theologian Elshad Miri has noted, the form Muhammad officially accepted in Azerbaijan is in fact a phonetic adaptation of the word Muhəmmad in the Quranic text, just as the Arabic original of the name Yusif is Yusuf. In this regard, Muhammad is not simply a different pronunciation of Muhammad, but an independent form directly referring to the Arabic-Quranic origin of the name, and it is increasingly chosen among religious families.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 8
- Appears in the Quran
- Yes
- Variants
- Muhəmməd, Muhammad, Muhammed
- Pronunciation
- mu.hɑmˈmæd
Notable people with this name
Muhammad the Prophet (peace be upon him)
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Muhammad?
Muhammad means deserving of abundant praise and boundless commendation.Is the name Muhammad mentioned in the Quran?
Yes, this name is directly mentioned in four separate verses of the Quran, including the 29th verse of Surah Al-Fath.Is Muhammad a boy name or a girl name?
Muhammad is a boy name.