Mahamed
Mahamed is a Muslim boy name meaning “Praised, commendable”.
| Meaning | Praised, commendable |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Somali / Ethiopian form |
| Arabic spelling | محمد |
| Pronunciation | mah-HAH-med |
| Arabic root | ح م د (ḥ-m-d) — praise |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mahamed
Mahamed is a Somali and Horn of Africa spelling of Muḥammad, reflecting the Somali pronunciation Maxamed. Somali often turns the Arabic u into a and inserts an extra vowel. The name honours the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and is the most common boys' name in the Somali-speaking world.
Is Mahamed a Muslim name?
Yes. Mahamed is a Somali form of Muhammad, the name of the Prophet ﷺ.
Is Mahamed in the Quran?
'Muḥammad is the Messenger of Allah' (Quran 48:29).
Where is the name Mahamed used?
Very common in Somalia, Djibouti and Ethiopia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahamed mean?
Mahamed means 'Praised, commendable'. It comes from Arabic, Somali / Ethiopian form.
Is Mahamed a Muslim name?
Yes. Mahamed is a Somali form of Muhammad, the name of the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you write Mahamed in Arabic?
Mahamed is written محمد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mahamed?
Mahamed is pronounced mah-HAH-med.
Is Mahamed mentioned in the Quran?
'Muḥammad is the Messenger of Allah' (Quran 48:29).