Muhammad

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Muhammad

Muhammad is an Arabic masculine name with a rich past. The name means ‘praised one’ or ‘praiseworthy.’ This Muslim name is derived from the Arabic word ‘hamid,’ which means praise. Al Hamid or ‘the All-Laudable’ is a trait of God or Allah that gives rise to the name Abd al-Hamid. This Arabic term itself has an intense past. It comes from the triconsonantal Semitic root H-M-D.

Muhammad is mentioned many times in the holy book of Islam, the Quran. It is almost always associated with the final prophet in Islam, Prophet Muhammad. As per Islamic belief, when Muhammad was 40 years old, he was visited by Gabriel, an archangel in the Hebrew tradition. The angel is regarded as a messenger of God. Gabriel provided Muhammad with the first verses of the Quran. The verses and revelations laid the foundation of Islam, founded by the prophet.

Muhammad was renowned for his intelligence, empathy, and leadership. As a result, people in his community and beyond respected him immensely. As a result, with the spread of Islam, the popularity of Muhammad’s name also increased.

After that, the name was borne by many Abbasid caliphs and six sultans of the Ottoman Empire. A notable name bearer is Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, the 9th-century Persian mathematician who founded algebra.

Due to its underlying significance, the name has been shortened to Md., Mohd., Muhd., Mhd., and M. However, the name also has many variations. In Arabic, it is spelled as Mahomet, Mahometus, Mohamad, Mohamed, Mihammad, Mohammad, Muhammed, and Mohammed. In Turkish, it is Mehmet, Muhammed, and Muhammet, while in Azerbaijani, it is Məhəmməd, Mahammad, Mammad, and Məmməd.

Despite being a culturally significant name, we don’t find many mentions of this name in popular culture.Muhammad Avdolfrom Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure is one example. However, one of the most notable mentions is the movie‘Muhammad: The Messenger of God,’which was released in 2015 in Iran. It is an Islamic epic directed by the famous Iranian film director Majid Majidi and co-written with Kambuzia Partovi. The story takes place in the sixth century and focuses on the early years of the prophet Muhammad, depicting his childhood and upbringing.

Muhammad

Meaning Praiseworthy; Praised one

Gender Boy

Religion Islam

Origin Arabic

Lucky Number 2

Syllables Three

Length 1 word, 8 letters, 3 vowels, 5 consonants

Type Medium length and moderately easy to pronounce

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Muhammad On The Popularity Chart

Muhammad has seen a slow increase in usage since the 1980s. These graphs from the SSA will help you assess its growth over time.

Popularity Over Time

From 1989 onward, the name’s popularity has increased steadily. In 2021, 1081 babies per million got this name.

Rank Over Time

Muhammad was a popular name till 1984. After that, its rank started falling till 2007. However, from 2007 onward, the name started regaining popularity.

Names With Similar Sound As Muhammad

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Popular Sibling Names For Muhammad

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Boy Sibling Names For Muhammad

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Girl Sibling Names For Muhammad

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Other Popular Names Beginning With M

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Muhammad?

默罕默德这个名字意味着“称赞”。

2. What is the origin of the name Muhammad?

Muhammad has an Arabic origin.

3. How to pronounce the name Muhammad?

Muhammad is pronounced as mu-ham-mad.

4. What are some popular nicknames for the name Muhammad?

Mo, Moma,Maddy,Moosa, and Moussa are some nicknames for Muhammad. You could choose a culturally correct nickname for this sacred name too.

5. What are some common middle names that go well with Muhammad?

Muhammad is the name of an Islamic prophet (1). Names likeIdris, the name of an ancient prophet meaning ‘interpreter,’ andIsa, the Arabic rendition of Jesus, could be used as middle names for Muhammad as they enhance the divinity of the name. Moreover, names likeSalih, meaning ‘virtuous,’ andRusul,意思是“先知”或“使者”,加强the value of the name. Muhammad means ‘praiseworthy’ or ‘commendable.’ Names with similar meanings likeHamid, also meaning ‘praiseworthy,’ andSubhan, meaning ‘glory’ and ‘praise,’ would complement Muhammad perfectly.

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1. Muhammad and Islam.
   https://open.lib.umn.edu/worldgeography/chapter/8-2-muhammad-and-islam/

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Praggya Joshi holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's in Ancient Indian History from University of Delhi. She has a robust knowledge of literature, society, and ethics. Praggya has been a content writer since 2021, researching and writing on education, health and wellness, and travel. At MomJunction, she writes on child education and developmental activities. She likes to...more