محمد

Mamady

boyMandinka / Maninka form of Muḥammad

Mamady is a Muslim boy name meaning “Praised (Muhammad)”.

MeaningPraised (Muhammad)
GenderBoy
OriginMandinka / Maninka form of Muḥammad
Arabic spellingمحمد
Pronunciationmah-MAH-dee
Arabic rootح م د (ḥ-m-d) — praise
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Mamady

Mamady is the French-style spelling of Mamadi, a Mande form of Muḥammad, the name of the Prophet ﷺ. It is widespread in Guinea and among Maninka communities in Mali and Côte d'Ivoire. Like Mamadou, it shows how the Arabic name was adapted to West African pronunciation.

Is Mamady a Muslim name?

Yes. Mamady is a Muslim name, a Mande form of Muḥammad.

Is Mamady in the Quran?

The name Muḥammad appears in 'Muhammad is not but a messenger' (Quran 3:144).

Where is the name Mamady used?

Common in Guinea, Mali and Côte d'Ivoire.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mamady mean?

Mamady means 'Praised (Muhammad)'. It comes from Mandinka / Maninka form of Muḥammad.

Is Mamady a Muslim name?

Yes. Mamady is a Muslim name, a Mande form of Muḥammad.

How do you write Mamady in Arabic?

Mamady is written محمد in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mamady?

Mamady is pronounced mah-MAH-dee.

Is Mamady mentioned in the Quran?

The name Muḥammad appears in 'Muhammad is not but a messenger' (Quran 3:144).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.