Ahmad
AH-mahd
Popularity
#669
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
19,954
Peak Year
#662 in 2001
First Recorded
1950
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Ahmad means "highly praised" or "commendable" in Arabic, deriving from the root Ḥ-M-D, meaning "praise".
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Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Ahmad Jamal
American jazz pianist, composer, and educator
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Former President of Iran
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