Boy name
Mohamed name meaning
“praised; worthy of praise”
Mohamed means praised or worthy of praise. Used as a masculine given name in Türkiye, it is an international spelling of Arabic Muhammad, derived from the root meaning to praise. The related spellings Muhammed and Mohammed show how the same name is represented in different languages.
What does Mohamed mean?
Praised; worthy of praise
In Turkish: övülmüş, övgüye değer
Mohammed is one of the spellings used for the name of the prophet of Islam across different writing traditions. In Turkish it corresponds to Muhammed and is historically related to Mehmet. Muhammad is explicitly named in the Quran. Ahmed and Mahmud share its root but represent different formations.
Origin of the name Mohamed
Mohammed is an international spelling of Arabic Muḥammad. The name derives from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d, associated with praise, and means 'much praised'.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Mohamed in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · محمد · 33:40, 48:29Mohamed is a Latin-alphabet spelling of Muhammad, the personal name that appears in the Quran as محمد. |
| Starts with | M |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Mohamed
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Mohamed Hadi
Meaning of each name
- Mohamed: praised; worthy of praise
- Hadi: guide; one who leads rightly
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Huzeyfe Mohamed
Meaning of each name
- Huzeyfe: a small piece; something small or short
- Mohamed: praised; worthy of praise
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Mohamed Celil
Meaning of each name
- Mohamed: praised; worthy of praise
- Celil: majestic, exalted; of great dignity
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Halim Mohamed
Meaning of each name
- Halim: gentle, forbearing, slow to anger
- Mohamed: praised; worthy of praise
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Mohamed Burak
Meaning of each name
- Mohamed: praised; worthy of praise
- Burak: mount of the Night Journey; lightning-related name
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Alirıza Mohamed
Meaning of each name
- Alirıza: Ali and Rıza; elevation and contentment
- Mohamed: praised; worthy of praise
How to pronounce Mohamed
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mohamed/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | محمد |
Is Mohamed a boy’s name?
Yes, Mohamed is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 67% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Mohamed does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Mohamed
Famous people named Mohamed
- Mohamed Ali Kurtuluş · b. 1974
- Mohamed Khalil · b. 2000
FAQ about the name Mohamed
What is the meaning of Mohamed?
Mohamed means “praised; worthy of praise”. Mohammed is an international spelling of Arabic Muḥammad. The name derives from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d, associated with praise, and means 'much praised'.
Is Mohamed a boy’s name?
Yes, Mohamed is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 67% of bearers are male.
Is Mohamed in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Mohamed is a Latin-alphabet spelling of Muhammad, the personal name that appears in the Quran as محمد. (e.g.: 33:40, 48:29)
What is the origin of the name Mohamed?
Mohamed is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mohamed have?
Mohamed has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Mohamed?
Mohamed does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Mohamed?
Other spellings: Mohammed.
What names go well with Mohamed?
Some ideas: Mohamed Hadi; Huzeyfe Mohamed; Mohamed Celil.
Famous people named Mohamed?
Notable people named Mohamed include Mohamed Ali Kurtuluş, Mohamed Khalil.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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