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Mohamed

moh-HAH-med

Popularity

#548

stable

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

18,781

Peak Year

#712 in 2014

First Recorded

1943

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Derived from the Arabic ḥammada meaning "praised, laudable". It is the principal name of the Islamic prophet.

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Famous Namesakes

  • Muhammad Ali

    Legendary American boxer and activist

  • Mohamed Salah

    Egyptian professional footballer

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Personality Traits

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