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The baby name Mohammad is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA (approx.): /muˈhæməd/; common English: MOH-HAM-əd.

Mohammad is Arabic in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: IPA (approx.): /muˈhæməd/; common English: MOH-HAM-əd

What is the meaning of the name Mohammad ?

The baby name Mohammad is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA (approx.): /muˈhæməd/; common English: MOH-HAM-əd.

Mohammad is Arabic in Origin.

Mohammad is an Arabic male given name from the root H-M-D (“to praise”), meaning “the much-praised” or “praiseworthy.” This spelling is a widespread transliteration; the best known bearer is the Prophet of Islam (c. 570–632), whose influence spread the name across the Muslim world. Among the most common male names, it is often chosen to express devotion.

Transliterated and regional forms include Muhammad, Mohammed, Mohamed, Mohamad, Muhammed, Muhamad, Mehmet (Turkish), and Mamadou (West African). Related names from the same root are Ahmad/Ahmed and Hamid, with Mahmoud/Mahmud meaning “praised.” In South and Southeast Asia, Mohammad often functions as a devotional prefix paired with another given name (for example, Mohammad Ali) and is frequently abbreviated Md. or Muhd. Across spellings, the meaning and reverential associations remain constant.

Mohammad has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Mohammad

Mohammad Khatami Politician · Born 1943 · Iran Mohammad Khatami is an Iranian politician best known for serving as the President of Iran from 1997 to 2005. He played a significant role in promoting political reform and dialogue between civilizations during his presidency. Khatami also authored several books on political philosophy and Islamic thought. Mohammad Mosaddegh Politician · Born 1882 · Pahlavi Iran Mohammad Mosaddegh was a prominent Iranian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Iran from 1951 to 1953. He is most famous for nationalizing the Iranian oil industry, which had been under British control. His tenure ended when he was overthrown in a coup orchestrated by the CIA and MI6. Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar Politician|royal · Born 1742 · Guarded Domains of Iran Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar was the founder of Iran’s Qajar dynasty and is best known for ruling as shah from 1789 to 1797. Born in 1742, he was the son of Mohammad Hasan Khan of the Quwanlu branch of the Qajar tribe, which competed for control of Iran after Nader Shah’s death.
Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar Politician · Born 1872 · Guarded Domains of Iran Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar was the sixth king of the Qajar dynasty in Iran, ruling from 1907 to 1909. He is most famous for his opposition to the Persian Constitutional Revolution, which sought to limit royal power and establish a parliamentary system. His reign ended when he was deposed and exiled due to his resistance to constitutional reforms. Mohammad Shahabuddin Politician · Born 1949 · Bangladesh Mohammad Shahabuddin is a well-known politician from Bangladesh, born in 1949. He has played a significant role in the country's political landscape, contributing to various governmental initiatives and policies. Mohammad Hatta Politician · Born 1902 · Kingdom of the Netherlands Mohammad Hatta was an influential Indonesian politician who played a crucial role in the country's struggle for independence from the Netherlands. He served as Indonesia's first Vice President and was instrumental in drafting the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence alongside Sukarno in 1945. Hatta is remembered for his dedication to democracy and his efforts in shaping Indonesia's political landscape.

Mohammad – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
AF Boys 0 #1 3,768 3,535
BD Boys 0 #1 26,566 10,045
BD 0 #1 1,971 5,992
AF 0 #2 299 1,883
IR Boys 0 #2 40,866 10,162
JO Boys 0 #2 42,524 7,057
JO 0 #2 1,880 2,158
PS Boys 0 #2 16,304 10,655
IL Boys 0 #3 10,401 10,983
PS 0 #3 682 5,692
BN Boys 0 #4 470 6,332
SY 0 #4 24,280 11,684
AE Boys 0 #5 39,532 22,615
FJ 0 #5 2 374
KW Boys 0 #5 18,460 18,755
KW 0 #5 427 5,216
LB 0 #5 11,599 13,263
OM Boys 0 #5 24,331 17,948
QA 0 #5 302 7,011
QA Boys 0 #5 13,535 18,093
AE 0 #6 718 10,220
BH 0 #6 7,732 17,937
ET 0 #6 1 246
SA Boys 0 #6 139,680 28,008
BN 0 #7 36 2,297
SA 0 #7 2,443 10,560
MY Boys 0 #8 17,183 25,439
OM 0 #9 240 6,215
MV Boys 0 #12 220 3,375
YE 0 #13 2,114 8,639
IQ Boys 0 #15 11,439 13,071
FJ Boys 0 #17 1 603
MV 0 #18 2 644
MY 0 #18 642 12,352
IQ 0 #21 209 3,533
IR 0 #23 762 4,221
ET Boys 0 #25 3 678
OM Girls 0 #26 937 15,987
SD Boys 0 #26 2,720 10,523
AF Girls 0 #27 89 2,402
KR Boys 0 #27 1 897
MV Girls 0 #27 9 2,021
TM Boys 0 #34 3 614
ID 0 #35 5 2,238
SD 0 #37 75 2,130
QA Girls 0 #40 443 15,378
GE 0 #43 2 997
ID Boys 0 #44 101 4,130
LY 0 #49 1,776 12,703
GR Boys 0 #51 490 6,912
IN 0 #52 19 2,963
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
SG Boys 0 #52 2,252 17,960
SA Girls 0 #55 3,875 25,931
AE Girls 0 #56 1,070 20,968
LU 0 #65 2 2,830
IL 0 #66 365 6,291
JP 0 #68 10 4,057
MU Boys 0 #72 534 8,477
CN 0 #74 12 3,857
DK Boys 0 #75 724 7,401
EG Boys 0 #78 14,791 15,035
IN Boys 0 #79 5,514 16,750
Norway Boys 2025 #86 56 444
CY Boys 0 #88 42 3,473
BN Girls 0 #93 14 5,459
KZ 0 #94 1 1,452
EG 0 #95 893 6,387
GE Boys 0 #99 11 2,055
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
PH 0 #107 4 5,607
Canada Boys 2024 #108 260 2,588
BD Girls 0 #109 455 8,413
GR 0 #111 24 3,911
HU 0 #114 2 1,675
JO Girls 0 #117 473 7,570
KW Girls 0 #117 557 19,177
HU Boys 0 #121 57 3,954
EE Boys 0 #122 4 2,087
IR Girls 0 #122 947 8,334
Switzerland Boys 2024 #123 15 1,769
MU 0 #123 14 3,613
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
Finland Boys 0 #127 720 2,041
AZ Boys 0 #128 4 1,400
Sweden Boys 2022 #132 51 1,509
Belgium Boys 2024 #133 56 401
Austria Boys 0 #134 612 2,180
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
BW Boys 0 #150 5 4,685
LT Boys 0 #150 2 2,166
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
JP Boys 0 #158 152 7,909
CR 0 #161 5 5,526
Germany Boys 0 #162 3,104 5,697
DK 0 #163 41 5,198
MT Boys 0 #166 11 4,064
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
SG 0 #180 90 11,010
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
RU 0 #191 4 3,641
LU Boys 0 #196 23 4,970
NG 0 #199 67 5,926
Austria 0 #200 14 850
NG Boys 0 #200 2,576 16,906
BG Boys 0 #203 17 3,850
SI Boys 0 #209 3 3,402
CN Boys 0 #210 115 9,639
PL 0 #210 3 2,600
TW Boys 0 #213 29 7,111
GH 0 #219 25 5,396
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
GR Girls 0 #232 11 6,293
AO Boys 0 #233 10 5,568
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
JP Girls 0 #248 4 6,592
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
KZ Boys 0 #255 35 6,578
HR Boys 0 #258 2 3,997
IQ Girls 0 #259 283 11,303
HK Boys 0 #270 356 12,905
MA 0 #275 3,354 20,986
Finland Boys 2026 #279 911 3,552
GH Boys 0 #282 65 8,138
PT Boys 0 #287 82 7,951
TW Girls 0 #287 3 8,139
JM Boys 0 #291 3 6,876
CZ Boys 0 #292 13 6,530
PH Boys 0 #295 89 11,440
Finland 0 #297 11 830
SD Girls 0 #298 48 7,678
AL Boys 0 #301 3 5,122
NL Boys 0 #301 1,202 5,873
PS Girls 0 #301 253 10,981
TR 0 #302 6,284 19,440
DK Girls 0 #303 14 7,429
France Boys 2021 #311 78 2,865
GH Girls 0 #311 14 6,973
PL Boys 0 #314 22 6,459
RU Boys 0 #337 173 12,621
Germany 0 #353 86 2,542
HK 0 #353 5 8,483
MU Girls 0 #356 7 8,539
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
NL 0 #359 33 2,481
Finland Girls 0 #381 11 1,368
PH Girls 0 #381 10 13,098
Austria Girls 0 #406 15 1,885
UY Boys 0 #410 4 5,922
IT Boys 0 #422 2,471 10,046
Spain 0 #427 26 2,326
ZA 0 #429 19 14,421
CR Boys 0 #448 40 10,188
PA Boys 0 #467 15 9,305
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
CM Boys 0 #473 78 12,054
IL Girls 0 #478 141 11,648
IN Girls 0 #479 154 13,121
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
United States Boys 2024 #490 475 7,044
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
Spain Boys 0 #513 511 5,610
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
SG Girls 0 #556 31 18,916
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
DZ 0 #606 728 20,130
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
IT 0 #639 76 4,183
HK Girls 0 #644 7 16,104
TN 0 #650 184 13,765
CL Boys 0 #654 12 13,390
NG Girls 0 #666 122 15,093
MY Girls 0 #704 298 24,821
ZA Boys 0 #715 530 25,619
BR Boys 0 #726 26 12,213
EG Girls 0 #751 210 14,742
Germany Girls 0 #785 54 4,949
CO Boys 0 #908 13 15,656
PE Boys 0 #924 3 14,506
NL Girls 0 #944 12 5,933
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
MX Boys 0 #1,031 3 16,355
ZA Girls 0 #1,130 12 25,928
IT Girls 0 #1,399 48 9,415

Mohammad is popular in 92 countries — most recent births per country:

Norway
France
Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
Canada

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People also ask about Mohammad

Mohammad is predominantly a boy's name.
Mohammad is a 3 syllable name, pronounced IPA (approx.): /muˈhæməd/; common English: MOH-HAM-əd.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Muhammad, Mohammed, Mohamed, Muhammed, Muhamad and Mohamad.
Across languages, Mohammad has these equivalents: Mehmet (Turkish), Mehmed (Bosnian/Ottoman), Mahomet (historical/French), Ahmad/Ahmed (related name), Mahmoud/Mahmud (related).
Yes, very popular — Mohammad ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Mohammad ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Mohammad's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #70 in 2015 to #86 in 2025 in Norway.
Yes — 11 notable people named Mohammad are in our database, including Mohammad Khatami (Politician), Mohammad Mosaddegh (Politician), Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar (Politician|royal).