Mohammed
/M-OW-HH-AE-M-IH-D/
Praised, praiseworthy, from the Arabic root h-m-d (to praise) shaping muhammad, 'the one worthy of praise.' This is the British and broader Anglosphere spelling of the Prophet of Islam's name, the same root and reference carried into English, French, and South Asian Muslim families alike.
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Yes — Mohammed is a Muslim boy name of English origin, meaning “Praised, praiseworthy, from the Arabic root h-m-d (to praise) shaping muhammad, 'the one worthy of praise.' This is the British and broader Anglosphere spelling of the Prophet of Islam's name, the same root and reference carried into English, French, and South Asian Muslim families alike.”.
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This page tells you what Mohammed means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against the names already in your family, your heritage, and your baby's exact birth star.
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Meaning & origin
Mohammed is a boy's name of English origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Praised, praiseworthy, from the Arabic root h-m-d (to praise) shaping muhammad, 'the one worthy of praise.' This is the British and broader Anglosphere spelling of the Prophet of Islam's name, the same root and reference carried into English, French, and South Asian Muslim families alike." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among British, European, Arab, Pakistani, American families, Mohammed carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Mohammed look like?
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See Mohammed's baby portrait →What does Mohammed'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 Mohammed resonates in either tradition.
Mohammed's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Mohammed's full reading →
Does Mohammed go with your family's names?
Mohammed breaks into 7 sounds: /M-OW-HH-AE-M-IH-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 Mohammed 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 Mohammed 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 Mohammed — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Mohammed
If Mohammed 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 Mohammed
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Common questions about Mohammed
What does the name Mohammed mean?
Mohammed means "Praised, praiseworthy, from the Arabic root h-m-d (to praise) shaping muhammad, 'the one worthy of praise.' This is the British and broader Anglosphere spelling of the Prophet of Islam's name, the same root and reference carried into English, French, and South Asian Muslim families alike.." It is a boy name of English origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Mohammed a boy or girl name?
Mohammed is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Mohammed?
Mohammed is of English origin, used in Muslim tradition, commonly among British, European, Arab families.
Is Mohammed a Muslim name?
Yes. Mohammed is a boy name traditionally used in Muslim families, of English origin.
What does Mohammed mean in English?
Mohammed originates from English, where it means "Praised, praiseworthy, from the Arabic root h-m-d (to praise) shaping muhammad, 'the one worthy of praise.' This is the British and broader Anglosphere spelling of the Prophet of Islam's name, the same root and reference carried into English, French, and South Asian Muslim families alike.."
What are common nicknames for Mohammed?
Common short forms of Mohammed include Mo, Momo, Hamid.
What is the numerology of Mohammed?
Mohammed has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
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