Muslim boy name
Muhammad: name meaning
محمد
“Praised, praiseworthy”
BoyGender
ArabicOrigin
YesIn the Qur'an
The name of the Prophet ﷺ, mentioned four times in the Qur'an (e.g. 48:29).
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
Similar boy names
AdamآدمOf the earth; the first humanAhmadأحمدMost praiseworthy, one who praises Allah mostAkramأكرمMost generousAyyubأيوبReturning (to God), patientAzizعزيزMighty, dear, belovedBashirبشيرBringer of good newsDawudداودBelovedHarunهارونExalted, mountain of strengthIbrahimإبراهيمFather of many nationsIdrisإدريسStudious, learned
Questions
What does Muhammad mean?
Muhammad (محمد) means "Praised, praiseworthy". It is a Arabic name for a boy.
Is Muhammad a Muslim name?
Yes. Muhammad is used by Muslims around the world. The name of the Prophet ﷺ, mentioned four times in the Qur'an (e.g. 48:29).
Is Muhammad mentioned in the Qur'an?
Yes. The name of the Prophet ﷺ, mentioned four times in the Qur'an (e.g. 48:29).