محمد

Mohammad

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Mohammad is a Muslim boy name meaning “Praised, praiseworthy”.

MeaningPraised, praiseworthy
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingمحمد
Pronunciationmoh-HAM-mad
Arabic rootح م د (ḥ-m-d) — to praise
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Mohammad

Mohammad is the spelling of Muḥammad most often seen in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Jordan. It is the name of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and comes from the root of ḥamd, praise, in an intensive form meaning one praised abundantly. Many families give it as a first name and then call the child by a second name, as in Mohammad Ali or Mohammad Reza.

Is Mohammad a Muslim name?

Yes. Mohammad is the name of the Prophet ﷺ and the most popular Muslim boy's name in the world.

Is Mohammad in the Quran?

It appears in the Quran: 'Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but he is the Messenger of Allah and the Seal of the Prophets' (Quran 33:40).

Where is the name Mohammad used?

Used throughout the Muslim world; this spelling is standard in Iran, Afghanistan and much of Pakistan.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mohammad mean?

Mohammad means 'Praised, praiseworthy'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Mohammad a Muslim name?

Yes. Mohammad is the name of the Prophet ﷺ and the most popular Muslim boy's name in the world.

How do you write Mohammad in Arabic?

Mohammad is written محمد in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mohammad?

Mohammad is pronounced moh-HAM-mad.

Is Mohammad mentioned in the Quran?

It appears in the Quran: 'Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but he is the Messenger of Allah and the Seal of the Prophets' (Quran 33:40).

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