Ahmed Name Meaning & Origin
/AH-med ar-HAM HEE-sham YOOS-uf iz-DEEN/Name Origin
The name 'Ahmed' is of Arabic origin, meaning 'most commendable' or 'most praised'. It is a common given name in the Arab world and among Muslim communities, derived from the root H-M-D, related to praise. The full name includes multiple Arabic given names and a surname, indicating a cultural background from the Middle East or North Africa.
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Egyptian (Arab) 85% -
Saudi Arabian (Arab) 10% -
Emirati (Arab) 5%
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Name Details
- First Name: Ahmed
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Male
Famous People Named Ahmed
Famous individuals named Ahmed include Ahmed Zewail, an Egyptian-American scientist and Nobel laureate; Ahmed Ben Bella, the first President of Algeria; and Ahmed Musa, a Nigerian footballer of Arab descent.
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Ahmed Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 22
People with this name tend to be: Master Builder, powerful and practical (Master Number).