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Muhammad (محمد) is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning Praised, commendable. Global Prayer Times lists the meaning, origin and related Islamic baby names below — one of 483 names in the free directory, with no ads or tracking.

Boy Arabic

Muhammad

محمد

Meaning

Praised, commendable

⭐ Prophetic Name

Muhammad is the name of a Prophet

Names of prophets carry great blessing in Islam

Gender

Boy's name

Origin

Arabic

Popularity

very popular

Muhammad (محمد) is an Arabic name meaning "Praised, commendable". It is the name of a Prophet of Islam — naming a child after a prophet is highly encouraged in the Islamic tradition. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "On the Day of Judgement you will be called by your names and your fathers' names, so make your names good." (Abu Dawud)

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