Boy name
Muhammad name meaning
“much praised”
Muhammad is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning “much praised”. Its source form, Muḥammad, derives from the root ḥ-m-d, which relates to praise. It is the name of the prophet Muhammad, and its spelling variants include Muhamad, Mohammad, and Mohamad.
What does Muhammad mean?
Much praised
In Indonesian: yang banyak dipuji
Origin and cultural usage of Muhammad
From Arabic Muḥammad, derived from the root ḥ-m-d relating to praise. It is the name of the prophet Muhammad.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | The 25 Prophets |
| Starts with | M · Mu |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Muhammad in Islam and the Quran
Muhammad appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-Fath [48]: 29.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Muhammad
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Muhammad, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Muhammad as a first name
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Muhammad Fadel
Interpretation
May he be widely praised for his excellence and noble character.Meaning of each word
- Muhammad: much praised
- Fadel: excellent, virtuous
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Muhammad Salihin
Interpretation
May he become someone widely praised for consistently doing good.Meaning of each word
- Muhammad: much praised
- Salihin: righteous and virtuous people
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Interpretation
May he be widely praised, with an ever growing sense of contentment.Meaning of each word
- Muhammad: much praised
- Zaid: increase, growth in amount
- Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
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Muhammad Aiman
Interpretation
May he become a widely praised person, fortunate and blessed.Meaning of each word
- Muhammad: much praised
- Aiman: fortunate, blessed; on the right
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Interpretation
May he be widely praised, natural in disposition, and generous.Meaning of each word
- Muhammad: much praised
- Fitrianto: natural, innate
- Naufal: generous, munificent
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Muhammad Rizky
Interpretation
May he become widely praised and be granted provisions for life.Meaning of each word
- Muhammad: much praised
- Rizky: sustenance, provision
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Muhammad Nadhif
Interpretation
May he become widely praised and always maintain personal cleanliness.Meaning of each word
- Muhammad: much praised
- Nadhif: clean and well kept
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Interpretation
May he be widely praised, elevated in standing, and good in deeds.Meaning of each word
- Muhammad: much praised
- Sami: exalted, elevated in rank
- Abror: the righteous and virtuous
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Interpretation
May he be widely praised for his goodness and generosity.Meaning of each word
- Muhammad: much praised
- Abror: the righteous and virtuous
- Naufal: generous, munificent
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Muhammad Shidqi
Interpretation
May he be widely praised for honesty and commitment to truth.Meaning of each word
- Muhammad: much praised
- Shidqi: truthful, committed to honesty
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Muhammad Pirdaus
Interpretation
A widely praised person, like the beauty of a heavenly garden.Meaning of each word
- Muhammad: much praised
- Pirdaus: paradise, heavenly garden
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Interpretation
May he be widely praised, enthroned, and granted provisions for life.Meaning of each word
- Muhammad: much praised
- Arsy: throne or royal seat
- Rizky: sustenance, provision
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Muhammad Sururi
Interpretation
May he become a widely praised person whose life holds joy.Meaning of each word
- Muhammad: much praised
- Sururi: associated with joy
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Interpretation
May he become a widely praised ruler, granted provisions for life.Meaning of each word
- Muhammad: much praised
- Rezky: sustenance, provision for life
- Sulton: ruler or holder of authority
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Interpretation
May he be widely praised, full of goodness, and faithful to promises.Meaning of each word
- Muhammad: much praised
- Khoir: goodness, something good
- Aufa: more faithful, truer to promises
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Muhammad Rifki
Interpretation
May he become someone widely praised for his gentle manner.Meaning of each word
- Muhammad: much praised
- Rifki: associated with gentleness
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Interpretation
May he become a widely praised successor of elevated standing.Meaning of each word
- Muhammad: much praised
- Khalif: successor or replacement
- Alwan: high, elevated in rank
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Interpretation
May he become a widely praised guardian with a natural disposition.Meaning of each word
- Muhammad: much praised
- Fitrah: innate disposition, original nature
- Havid: guardian; preserver
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Muhammad Hikam
Interpretation
May he be widely praised for his wisdom and wise counsel.Meaning of each word
- Muhammad: much praised
- Hikam: wisdom and wise sayings
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Interpretation
May he be widely praised, diligent in effort, and abundantly granted goodness.Meaning of each word
- Muhammad: much praised
- Kautsar: an abundant gift of goodness
- Harits: cultivator, one who works
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How to pronounce Muhammad
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /muhamad/ |
| Arabic script | محمد |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦸꦲꦩ꧀ꦩꦢ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮥᮠᮙ᮪ᮙᮓ᮪ |
Is Muhammad a boy’s name?
Yes, Muhammad is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Muhammad ranks #1 among boy names in our data sample (2,588 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Muhammad
Famous people named Muhammad
- Muhammad Jusuf Kalla · b. 1942
- Muhammad Rian Ardianto · b. 1996
- Muhammad Ferarri · b. 2003
- Muhammad Rachman · b. 1971
- Muhammad Tito Karnavian · b. 1964
- Muhammad Rizieq Shihab · b. 1965
- Teuku Muhammad Hasan · b. 1906
- Muhammad Balfas · b. 1922
- Muhammad Daud Syah dari Aceh · b. 1864
- Muhammad Hanif Wijaya · b. 1996
- Muhammad Reza Pahlevi Isfahani · b. 1998
- Muhammad Rijal · b. 1986
FAQ about the name Muhammad
What is the meaning of Muhammad?
Muhammad means much praised. From Arabic Muḥammad, derived from the root ḥ-m-d relating to praise. It is the name of the prophet Muhammad.
Is Muhammad a boy’s name?
Yes, Muhammad is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Muhammad?
Muhammad is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Muhammad in the Quran?
Muhammad appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-Fath [48]: 29.
How many syllables does Muhammad have?
Muhammad has 3 syllables (Mu-ham-mad) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Muhammad?
Muhammad ranks #1 among boy names in our data sample (2,588 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Muhammad?
Other spellings: Muhamad, Mohammad, Mohamad, Mochamad, Mochammad, Muchamad, Muchammad, Moehammad, Mukhamad, Mukhammad.
What full names go well with Muhammad?
Some ideas: Muhammad Fadel.
Famous people named Muhammad?
Notable people named Muhammad include Muhammad Jusuf Kalla, Muhammad Rian Ardianto, Muhammad Ferarri.
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