Boy name
Muhamad name meaning
“praised; worthy of praise”
Muhamad means “praised” or “worthy of praise.” Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it is a spelling of Arabic Muḥammad, derived from the root expressing praise. Its historical association is the Prophet Muhammad, while Muhammed and Muhammad are closely related spellings of the same Arabic name.
What does Muhamad mean?
Praised; worthy of praise
In Turkish: övülmüş; övgüye değer
Muhamad belongs to the same name family as Muhammed, Muhammad, and Mehmet. Differences in its vowels and consonant doubling can reflect transmission across languages. Its principal historical and religious association is with the prophet of Islam, while its lexical meaning expresses being praised rather than describing a bearer's personality.
Origin of the name Muhamad
Muhamad is one of the spellings used for Arabic Muḥammad in different languages. The name derives from the root ḥ-m-d, expressing praise.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Muhamad in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · محمد · 33:40, 47:2Muhamad is a Latin-letter spelling of the same Arabic personal name Muhammad, which occurs in the Quran. |
| Starts with | M · Mu |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Muhamad
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /muhamad/ |
| Arabic | محمد |
Is Muhamad a boy’s name?
Yes, Muhamad is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Muhamad does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 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 Muhamad
Names with related meanings
- Mert♂Brave, honourable, true to one’s word
- Hasan♂Beautiful
- Erdem♂Virtue
- Onur♂Honour, self-respect, dignity
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Asil♂Noble, well-rooted
- Kemal♂Maturity, excellence, completeness
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Emin♂Trustworthy
- İhsan♂Doing good
- Selahattin♂Righteousness of the faith
- Sedat♂Rectitude
Famous people named Muhamad
- Muhamad Salih Dilan · b. 1927
FAQ about the name Muhamad
What is the meaning of Muhamad?
Muhamad means “praised; worthy of praise”. Muhamad is one of the spellings used for Arabic Muḥammad in different languages. The name derives from the root ḥ-m-d, expressing praise.
Is Muhamad a boy’s name?
Yes, Muhamad is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Muhamad in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Muhamad is a Latin-letter spelling of the same Arabic personal name Muhammad, which occurs in the Quran. (e.g.: 33:40, 47:2)
What is the origin of the name Muhamad?
Muhamad is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Muhamad have?
Muhamad has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Muhamad?
Muhamad does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Muhamad?
Other spellings: Muhammad.
Famous people named Muhamad?
Notable people named Muhamad include Muhamad Salih Dilan.
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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