Boy name
Muhammed name meaning
“much praised; repeatedly praised”
Muhammed means much praised or repeatedly praised. It comes from Arabic Muḥammad, a passive form derived from an intensive verb meaning to praise, and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. Its historical association is Muhammad; related Turkish forms include Muhammet, Mehmet, and Mehmed, all connected with the same source.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Muhammed mean?
Much praised; repeatedly praised
In Turkish: çok övülen, tekrar tekrar övülmüş
Muhammed is the name of the prophet of Islam and of a chapter of the Quran. Mehmet and Mehmed developed in Turkish from the same source. Ahmet, Mahmut, and Hamit share its root of praise, with different Arabic formations supplying different shades of meaning.
How popular is Muhammed?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Best rank
- 11.2023
- Trend (2018–2025)
- last listed in 2024
- Province lists
- 76provinces
- Boys named Muhammed in Türkiye (2025)
- 202,172
Babies named Muhammed each year
Show as a table
| Year | Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Babies | |
| 2018 | 14 | 4,251 |
| 2019 | 17 | 3,738 |
| 2020 | 15 | 3,451 |
| 2021 | 16 | 3,433 |
| 2022 | 18 | 3,349 |
| 2023 | 11 | 3,369 |
| 2024 | 15 | 2,922 |
| 2025 | – | – |
In the missing years the name was outside the national top 30.
Where is Muhammed in the top 30?
76 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Muhammed
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Muhammed popular?
Muhammed carries the enduring association of the Islamic prophet and the meaning “much praised.” Despite fluctuations, it stays in the top thirty for several years before dropping outside in the final year.
Origin of the name Muhammed
Muhammed derives from Arabic Muḥammad, a passive participle formed from an intensive verb of praising in the root family ḥ-m-d.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran, Names of prophets, Names of the Ahl al-Bayt |
| Is Muhammed in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · محمد · 3:144, 33:40, 47:2, 48:29Muhammad occurs explicitly as a personal name in the Quran, including passages describing his role as a messenger. |
| 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.
Double names with Muhammed
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Muhammed Fettah
Meaning of each name
- Muhammed: much praised; repeatedly praised
- Fettah: opener of ways; one who judges
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Sebahattin Muhammed
Meaning of each name
- Sebahattin: beauty and grace of the faith
- Muhammed: much praised; repeatedly praised
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Muhammed Diyar
Meaning of each name
- Muhammed: much praised; repeatedly praised
- Diyar: land; country, homeland
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Sait Muhammed
Meaning of each name
- Sait: happy, fortunate
- Muhammed: much praised; repeatedly praised
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Muhammed Tarık
Meaning of each name
- Muhammed: much praised; repeatedly praised
- Tarık: night visitor; a star appearing at night
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Sani Muhammed
Meaning of each name
- Sani: Second
- Muhammed: much praised; repeatedly praised
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Muhammed Ali, Muhammed Emin, Muhammed Alparslan, Muhammed Mustafa, Muhammed Emir, Muhammed Asaf.
How to pronounce Muhammed
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /muhammed/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | محمد |
Is Muhammed a boy’s name?
Yes, Muhammed is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Muhammed appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Muhammed
Names with related meanings
- Mehmet♂Much praised
- Ahmet♂More praised
- Mahmut♂Praised
- Anıl♂Be remembered
- Ahmed♂More praised
- Ünal♂♀Gain renown, make your name known
- Fahri♂Associated with honor and pride
- Mehmed♂Much praised
- Fahrettin♂The pride or glory of the faith
- Ahmethan♂Much-praised khan
- Robin♂Bright fame
- Ersan♂A name evoking valor and renown
Famous people named Muhammed
- Muhammed Yıldırmış · b. 2003
- Muhammed Şengezer · b. 1997
- Muhammed Furkan Özbek · b. 2001
- Muhammed Damar · b. 2004
- Muhammed Ildiz · b. 1991
- Muhammed Emin Sarıkaya · b. 2002
- Muhammed Ali Bedir · b. 2000
- Muhammed Ali Doğan · b. 1995
- Muhammed Baygül · b. 1992
- Muhammed Demirci · b. 1995
- Muhammed Demirel · b. 2002
- Muhammed Gümüşkaya · b. 2001
FAQ about the name Muhammed
What is the meaning of Muhammed?
Muhammed means “much praised; repeatedly praised”. Muhammed derives from Arabic Muḥammad, a passive participle formed from an intensive verb of praising in the root family ḥ-m-d.
Is Muhammed a boy’s name?
Yes, Muhammed is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Muhammed in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Muhammad occurs explicitly as a personal name in the Quran, including passages describing his role as a messenger. (e.g.: 3:144, 33:40, 47:2)
What is the origin of the name Muhammed?
Muhammed is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Muhammed have?
Muhammed has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Muhammed?
Muhammed appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Muhammed?
Other spellings: Muhammet, Muhamed, Muhamet.
What names go well with Muhammed?
Some ideas: Muhammed Fettah; Sebahattin Muhammed; Muhammed Diyar.
Famous people named Muhammed?
Notable people named Muhammed include Muhammed Yıldırmış, Muhammed Şengezer, Muhammed Furkan Özbek.
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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