A male given name of Arabic origin, most famously borne by the Prophet Muhammad, founder of Islam. It is one of the most common names in the world.
From Arabic 'Muḥammad' meaning 'praised' or 'praiseworthy,' derived from the root ḥ-m-d related to praise and commendation. The name comes from the Arabic verb 'ḥamida' (to praise). Various transliterations exist including Muhammad, Mohammed, and Mohamed.
Mohammad is statistically the most popular name in the world when accounting for all its various spellings and transliterations, carried by an estimated 150 million people globally. The name's meaning 'the praised one' reflects the deep reverence Muslims have for the Prophet, and its widespread use across cultures demonstrates Islam's global reach and the practice of naming children after religious figures.
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