What origin is the name Mohamed?

Mohamed comes from Arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Mohamed?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Mohamed — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

How is Mohamed written in its native script?

Mohamed is written முகமது.

Mohamed

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mohamed

Mohamed

Boy

Arabic

3 syllables

Mohamed (முகமது) is an Arabic boy's name meaning "The praised one, referring to the prophet of Islam and signifying commendable character.".

With Arabic roots, Mohamed is a boy name that means "The praised one, referring to the prophet of Islam and signifying commendable character.". It has 3 syllables.

Tamil script: முகமது
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

The praised one, referring to the prophet of Islam and signifying commendable character.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as முகமது

Quick answers about Mohamed

What does Mohamed mean?

Mohamed is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "The praised one, referring to the prophet of Islam and signifying commendable character.".

How popular is Mohamed?

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Sister names that go with Mohamed

Layla Aaliyah Leila Fatima Amina Zara

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Mohamed.

Number 3 is linked with creativity, joy and self-expression.

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Names with a similar meaning to Mohamed

Mohamed means "The praised one, referring to the prophet of Islam and signifying commendable character." — these names share that spirit.

Daniel — "Daniel comes from the Hebrew Daniyyel, meaning 'God is my judge'. Daniel is a prophet in the Bible." (Hebrew)
Elijah — "Elijah comes from the Hebrew Eliyyahu, meaning 'my God is Yahweh'. Elijah is a major prophet in the Bible." (Hebrew)
Hannah — "Hannah comes from the Hebrew Channah, meaning 'favour' or 'grace'. Hannah is the mother of the prophet Samuel." (Hebrew)
Samuel — "Samuel comes from the Hebrew Shemu'el, usually explained as 'name of God' or 'God has heard'. He is a prophet in the Bible." (Hebrew)
Nathan — "Nathan comes from the Hebrew, meaning 'he gave'. Nathan is a prophet in the time of King David." (Hebrew)