Meaning, origin, history
Mohammed is a name of Arabic origin and it means "praiseworthy" or "laudable." It is derived from the root word "hamida," which means "to praise" or "to laude." The name Mohammed is also associated with Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam, who was born in Mecca in present-day Saudi Arabia around 570 CE. According to Islamic tradition, the angel Gabriel appeared to him in a dream and told him that he was chosen to receive revelations from Allah, which eventually became the Quran, the holy book of Muslims. As a result, the name Mohammed has become one of the most popular names among Muslims worldwide, with millions of people bearing this prestigious name.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Mohammed since 1880
Total births
15,242
Total since 1880
Peak year
2014
565 births
in 2023
450
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
-4%
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vs previous 5 years