Mohamed Name Meaning & Origin
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Mohamed is an Arabic name derived from the Prophet Muhammad, meaning 'praiseworthy'. It is one of the most common names in the Muslim world and has various spellings such as Muhammad, Muhammed, and Ahmad. The name has been widely adopted across the Middle East, North Africa, and other Muslim-majority countries.
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Egyptian (Arab) 85% -
Moroccan (Arab-Berber) 10% -
Sudanese (Arab-Sudanese) 5%
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Name Details
- First Name: Mohamed
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Mohamed
Famous individuals named Mohamed include Mohamed Salah, an Egyptian footballer; Mohamed ElBaradei, an Egyptian diplomat and Nobel laureate; and Mohamed Atta, one of the hijackers involved in the September 11 attacks.
Popularity Trend
Growth of the name Mohamed in the US (SSA Data):
Mohamed Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 5
People with this name tend to be: Adventurous, freedom-loving and versatile.