محمد

Md

boyAbbreviation of Arabic Muhammad

Md is a Muslim boy name meaning “Short for Muhammad, praised one”.

Meaning	Short for Muhammad, praised one
Gender	Boy
Origin	Abbreviation of Arabic Muhammad
Arabic spelling	محمد
Pronunciation	moh-HAM-mad
Arabic root	ح م د (ḥ-m-d) — to praise
Muslim name?	Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Md

Md (also Md. or Mohd.) is not a separate name but the standard written abbreviation of Muhammad, used especially in Bangladesh and India. Many Bangladeshi men carry it as the first element of their official name, such as Md. Rafiqul Islam, as a mark of blessing in the name of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It is read aloud as 'Muhammad' or 'Mohammad'.

Is Md a Muslim name?

Yes. Md is the abbreviation of Muhammad, the name of the Prophet ﷺ, and is used by Muslim families, especially in Bangladesh. When choosing a name, it is usually better to write it out in full as Muhammad.

Is Md in the Quran?

The name Muhammad appears in the Quran: 'Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah' (Quran 48:29).

Where is the name Md used?

Extremely common in Bangladeshi and Indian official names and documents.

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Spellings and variants of Md

Muhammad Mohammad Mohd Mohammed

More boy names like Md

Aaban — Clear, eloquent; one who makes things plain Aabideen — Worshippers, the devout Aabis — Stern, serious of face Aadil — Just, fair Aafaq — Horizons Aahil — Usually explained as prince or leader Aalim — Learned, knowledgeable; scholar Aamil — Worker, one who acts; governor Aamir — Prosperous, flourishing, full of life Aanis — Friendly, sociable; good company Aaqib — Successor, one who comes last Aarif — Knowing, one who has deep knowledge Aariz — Rain cloud; one who presents himself Aashir — Companion; one who lives with others Aasif — Name of Solomon's minister Aasim — Protector, guardian Aatif — Kind, affectionate, compassionate Aayan — Usually explained as gift of God

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Md mean?

Md means 'Short for Muhammad, praised one'. It comes from Abbreviation of Arabic Muhammad.

Is Md a Muslim name?

How do you write Md in Arabic?

Md is written محمد in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Md?

Md is pronounced moh-HAM-mad.

Is Md mentioned in the Quran?

The name Muhammad appears in the Quran: 'Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah' (Quran 48:29).

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