Muhammad
/muหหhษห.mษd/noun
A common male given name in Arabic, meaning 'praised' or 'praiseworthy'.
Did you know?Muhammad is the most popular name in the world, with millions of men bearing this name, believed to invoke blessings and guidance.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Arabic
Proto-Arabic
*แธคmd
โTo praise; the root of the word connects to various forms of praise.โ
Classical Arabic
Arabic
ู ูุญูู ูุฏ
โOne who is praised or commendable.โ
7th Century
Arabic
ู ูุญูู ููุฏ
โThe name of the Prophet Muhammad, which popularized the term.โ
Modern Arabic
Arabic
ู ูุญูู ููุฏ
โContinues to signify 'the Praised One' in religious and cultural contexts.โ