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Muhammad

moo-HAM-mad

Popularity

#245

rising

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

20,478

Peak Year

#1,441 in 2024

First Recorded

1929

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Muhammad is an Arabic name meaning 'praiseworthy, commendable'. It is the name of the prophet of Islam.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Muhammad Ali

    American professional boxer, activist, and philanthropist

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Personality Traits

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