Mohd
Mohd is a Muslim boy name meaning “Praised, praiseworthy”.
| Meaning | Praised, praiseworthy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Malaysian abbreviation of Muhammad |
| Arabic spelling | محمد |
| Pronunciation | moo-HAH-mahd |
| Arabic root | ح م د (ḥ-m-d) — to praise |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mohd
Mohd is the standard written abbreviation of Muhammad in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, where it appears on identity cards and official documents; it is always read aloud as Muhammad. Because the name of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is so often given as the first part of a boy's name, the short form saves space, as in Mohd Najib or Mohd Faizal.
Is Mohd a Muslim name?
Yes. Mohd is simply the Malaysian written short form of Muhammad, the name of the Prophet ﷺ, and is pronounced in full.
Is Mohd in the Quran?
The name Muhammad appears in the Quran, as in 'Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but he is the Messenger of Allah' (Quran 33:40).
Where is the name Mohd used?
Extremely common in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei; in Bangladesh the similar abbreviation is Md.
Gifts with the name Mohd
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mohd mean?
Mohd means 'Praised, praiseworthy'. It comes from Arabic, Malaysian abbreviation of Muhammad.
Is Mohd a Muslim name?
Yes. Mohd is simply the Malaysian written short form of Muhammad, the name of the Prophet ﷺ, and is pronounced in full.
How do you write Mohd in Arabic?
Mohd is written محمد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mohd?
Mohd is pronounced moo-HAH-mahd.
Is Mohd mentioned in the Quran?
The name Muhammad appears in the Quran, as in 'Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but he is the Messenger of Allah' (Quran 33:40).