محمد

Mouhamed

boyFrench-style spelling of Arabic Muḥammad

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

MeaningPraised, praiseworthy
GenderBoy
OriginFrench-style spelling of Arabic Muḥammad
Arabic spellingمحمد
Pronunciationmoo-HAH-med
Arabic rootح م د (ḥ-m-d) — praise
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Mouhamed

Mouhamed is a French-style spelling of Muḥammad, the name of the Prophet ﷺ, with ou for the u sound. It is especially common in Senegal, where it may also be written Mouhamadou. The spelling stays closer to the Arabic than the local forms Mamadou and Modou.

Is Mouhamed a Muslim name?

Yes. Mouhamed is a Muslim name, a spelling of Muḥammad, the name of the Prophet ﷺ.

Is Mouhamed in the Quran?

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

Where is the name Mouhamed used?

Very common in Senegal and Mauritania.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mouhamed mean?

Mouhamed means 'Praised, praiseworthy'. It comes from French-style spelling of Arabic Muḥammad.

Is Mouhamed a Muslim name?

Yes. Mouhamed is a Muslim name, a spelling of Muḥammad, the name of the Prophet ﷺ.

How do you write Mouhamed in Arabic?

Mouhamed is written محمد in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mouhamed?

Mouhamed is pronounced moo-HAH-med.

Is Mouhamed mentioned in the Quran?

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

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