Back to all names
Boy

Mohammed

Variant of Muhammad, praiseworthy

Origin

Arabic

Used in

en

Origin and meaning of Mohammed

Mohammed is one of the most common Western spellings of the Arabic Muhammad, 'praiseworthy,' from the root ḥamida, 'to praise.' Like the form Muhammad, it points to the Prophet who founded Islam and ranks among the most widespread names in the world. This variant is especially frequent in Europe — notably France, Germany and the United Kingdom — among families of North African and Middle Eastern heritage. A name of strong identity and spiritual meaning.

Variants around the world

How Mohammed sounds in other languages.

MuhammadMohamedMuhammedMehmet

Settled on Mohammed? Now build the registry

Start a free baby registry for {{name}} and share one link with friends and family.

Names you might also like

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mohammed mean?

The name Mohammed means Variant of Muhammad, praiseworthy.

What is the origin of the name Mohammed?

Origin of Mohammed: Arabic.

What are the international variants of the name Mohammed?

International variants of Mohammed: Muhammad, Mohamed, Muhammed, and Mehmet.