Mohammed
/mʊˈhæmɪd/noun
A common English transliteration of the Arabic masculine given name Muhammad, the name of the Prophet of Islam.
Did you know?Muhammad is built from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d, the same root behind words of praise and gratitude in Islamic tradition, so the name itself is linguistically a declaration of honor.
Etymological Timeline
Pre-Islamic Arabic
Arabic
ḥ-m-d
“A root meaning “to praise” or “to commend.””
7th Century
Arabic
Muḥammad
““The praised one” or “much praised,” formed from the root ḥ-m-d.”
7th Century
Arabic
Muḥammad
“The name of the Prophet of Islam, which spread widely with the religion.”
Medieval Period
Various
Mohammed / Muhammad
“Latinized and vernacular spellings used in European languages.”
Modern English
English
Mohammed
“A common English spelling of the Arabic name Muhammad.”