Boy name
Muhammad name meaning
“praised; worthy of praise”
Muhammad means “praised” or “worthy of praise.” Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it is an international spelling of Arabic Muḥammad, formed from the root meaning “to praise.” The Prophet Muhammad is its central historical association, and the spellings Muhammed and Muhamad share the same Arabic source.
What does Muhammad mean?
Praised; worthy of praise
In Turkish: övülmüş; övgüye layık
Muhammad is the same name as Turkish Muhammed, written in an international transliteration. It appears in the Quran as the name of the prophet of Islam and belongs to the same Arabic root family as Ahmad, Mahmud, and Hamid.
Origin of the name Muhammad
An international spelling of Arabic Muḥammad, derived from the root ḥ-m-d, associated with praising.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Muhammad in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · محمد · 33:40, 47:2Muhammad is a Latin-letter rendering of the Arabic personal name that occurs explicitly 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 Muhammad
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /muhammad/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | محمد |
Is Muhammad a boy’s name?
Yes, Muhammad is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Muhammad 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 Muhammad
Famous people named Muhammad
- Hafız Muhammad Bilal
FAQ about the name Muhammad
What is the meaning of Muhammad?
Muhammad means “praised; worthy of praise”. An international spelling of Arabic Muḥammad, derived from the root ḥ-m-d, associated with praising.
Is Muhammad a boy’s name?
Yes, Muhammad is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Muhammad in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Muhammad is a Latin-letter rendering of the Arabic personal name that occurs explicitly in the Quran. (e.g.: 33:40, 47:2)
What is the origin of the name Muhammad?
Muhammad is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Muhammad have?
Muhammad has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Muhammad?
Muhammad 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 Muhammad?
Other spellings: Muhamad.
Famous people named Muhammad?
Notable people named Muhammad include Hafız Muhammad Bilal.
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.
Entry ID: nm11664 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake