What origin is the name Muhammed?

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

Is Muhammed a popular name?

Muhammed is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Muhammed?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Muhammed — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Muhammed

Q: Is Muhammed a rare name?

Yes. Muhammed does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Muhammed

Muhammed

Boy

african

3 syllables

Muhammed is an african boy's name meaning "Meaning the praised one, this name is of Arabic origin and is used globally. It honors the central prophet of the Islamic faith.".

Muhammed is a boy name of african origin meaning "Meaning the praised one, this name is of Arabic origin and is used globally. It honors the central prophet of the Islamic faith.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Meaning the praised one, this name is of Arabic origin and is used globally. It honors the central prophet of the Islamic faith.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Muhammed

Very rare in US records

What does Muhammed mean?

Muhammed is a boy name of african origin meaning "Meaning the praised one, this name is of Arabic origin and is used globally. It honors the central prophet of the Islamic faith.".