Mohammad
/M-OW-HH-AA-M-AH-D/
Praised, praiseworthy, from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d (to praise), the Persianate spelling of Muhammad and a reference to the Prophet of Islam. The name names its bearer as one worthy of continual praise, carrying the same devotional weight as the original Arabic across Iranian, Pakistani, and wider Muslim usage.
See Mohammad scored for your familyQuick — what every parent wants to know about Mohammad:
Yes — Mohammad is a Muslim boy name of English origin, meaning “Praised, praiseworthy, from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d (to praise), the Persianate spelling of Muhammad and a reference to the Prophet of Islam. The name names its bearer as one worthy of continual praise, carrying the same devotional weight as the original Arabic across Iranian, Pakistani, and wider Muslim usage.”.
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Meaning & origin
Mohammad is a boy's name of English origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Praised, praiseworthy, from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d (to praise), the Persianate spelling of Muhammad and a reference to the Prophet of Islam. The name names its bearer as one worthy of continual praise, carrying the same devotional weight as the original Arabic across Iranian, Pakistani, and wider Muslim usage." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among British, European, Arab, Pakistani, American families, Mohammad carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Mohammad look like?
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See Mohammad's baby portrait →What does Mohammad's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Mohammad resonates in either tradition.
Mohammad's destiny number is 5 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Mohammad's full reading →
Does Mohammad go with your family's names?
Mohammad breaks into 7 sounds: /M-OW-HH-AA-M-AH-D/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Mohammad sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Mohammad beside your family's names →
Quranic reference
Muhammad 47:2
Muslim families often choose names with Quranic roots or Prophetic tradition. In the NameRoot app, you'll find the full verse context, transliteration, and scholarly commentary for every name with a Quranic reference.
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Mohammad — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Mohammad
If Mohammad resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Muslim boy names, common in British families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Muslim boy names from the Nobility cluster
Names that sound similar
Muslim boy names that open with the same syllables as Mohammad
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Common questions about Mohammad
What does the name Mohammad mean?
Mohammad means "Praised, praiseworthy, from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d (to praise), the Persianate spelling of Muhammad and a reference to the Prophet of Islam. The name names its bearer as one worthy of continual praise, carrying the same devotional weight as the original Arabic across Iranian, Pakistani, and wider Muslim usage.." It is a boy name of English origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Mohammad a boy or girl name?
Mohammad is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Mohammad?
Mohammad is of English origin, used in Muslim tradition, commonly among British, European, Arab families.
Is Mohammad a Muslim name?
Yes. Mohammad is a boy name traditionally used in Muslim families, of English origin.
What does Mohammad mean in English?
Mohammad originates from English, where it means "Praised, praiseworthy, from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d (to praise), the Persianate spelling of Muhammad and a reference to the Prophet of Islam. The name names its bearer as one worthy of continual praise, carrying the same devotional weight as the original Arabic across Iranian, Pakistani, and wider Muslim usage.."
What are common nicknames for Mohammad?
Common short forms of Mohammad include Mo, Momo, Hamid.
What is the numerology of Mohammad?
Mohammad has a Pythagorean destiny number of 5 — freedom and adventurous change.
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