Mohamed

Mohamed is a spelling variant of the name Mohammed, primarily used in the Maghrebi and East African regions. The name has Arabic roots and means 'the Praiseworthy' or 'the Glorified'.

What does the name Mohamed mean?

The first name Mohamed is a form of the name Mohammed, which traces back to the Arabic word Muhammad. Its meanings include 'the Praiseworthy' and 'the Glorified'. The name derives from the Arabic muḥammad (مُحَمَّد), which means 'worthy of praise', 'praised', or 'praiseworthy', and comes from the root ḥamida (حَمِدَ), which means 'to praise' or 'to commend'. Mohamed, with its numerous variants, is the most commonly used name in the Islamic world and became known through the prophet of the same name. Variants include Muhammed, Muhamed, Muhammet, Mohammad, Mohamad, and many more. The name is particularly prevalent in Egypt and Algeria.

Where does the name Mohamed come from?

The name Mohamed has Arabic origins and carries the meaning 'the Praiseworthy' or 'the Glorified'. The etymology comes from the Arabic root ḥamida (حَمِدَ), which means 'to praise', or from muḥammad (مُحَمَّد), which means 'worthy of praise'. Mohamed is widespread in numerous languages, including Egyptian, Algerian, Arabic, Dhivehi, French, Maghrebi, East African, and Swahili.

How do you pronounce Mohamed?

The name Mohamed is usually pronounced in German as 'Mo-ha-med' [moˈhaːmɛt]. It has a three-syllable to four-syllable structure with a rhythmic sound. The pronunciation begins with a rounded sound and has an open mid-position. The soft consonants create a flowing sound progression. Mohamed conveys an impression of tradition and dignity and sounds sonorous, calm, and present.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Mohamed enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 130th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2007 when it reached 61st place. In the last ten years, Mohamed has been given as a first name about 7,300 times, placing it 111th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 106th.

Nicknames & pet names

Hamade / Hamadi / Hamid / Hamud / Hamude / Hamudi / Mimid / Mo / Moe / Moha / Mohi / Momi / Momit / Momo / Mudi / Simo

Similar first names

Famous people

• Anis Mohamed Youssef Ferchichi (Rapper Bushido)
• Mohamed Abdel Aziz (Egyptian cyclist)
• Mohamed Abdulla (football player from the United Arab Emirates)
• Mohamed Abou-Shoura (football player from Germany)
• Mohamed Ad-Diba (Egyptian footballer)
• Mohamed Adly (Egyptian basketball player)
• Mohamed Aidara (football player from France)
• Mohamed Al Zaabi (football player from the United Arab Emirates)
• Mohamed Aly (Egyptian boxer)
• Mohamed Amine Saidoun (Algerian football player)
• Mohamed Arjaoui (Moroccan boxer)
• Mohamed Azzaoui (Algerian boxer)
• Mohamed Bradja (Algerian footballer)
• Mohamed Bustawi (Sudanese footballer)
• Mohamed Chafik (writer from Morocco)
• Mohamed Derrag (Algerian footballer)
• Mohamed Fadel Brahami (footballer from France)
• Mohamed Ganfud (cyclist)
• Mohamed Hachad (Moroccan basketball player)
• Mohamed Hazzaz (Moroccan footballer)