"commendable"
Origin: Arabic
Language: Arabic
Mouhamed
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The world's most common name — 'the praised one'
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The Story of Mouhamed
Mouhamed is a North African (particularly French-influenced Moroccan and Tunisian) romanization of Muhammad, from the Arabic root 'h-m-d' meaning 'to praise.' The name literally means 'one who is praised' or 'praiseworthy.' It is the name of the Prophet Muhammad (born c. 570 CE in Mecca), making it the most common name in the world when all spellings are combined.
Muhammad in all its spelling variants is estimated to be the most common name in the world, with over 150 million bearers. The 'Mouhamed' spelling is characteristic of Francophone North African communities (Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria), reflecting the influence of French phonetics.
Muhammad is the name of the Prophet of Islam, making it the most sacred and honored name in Muslim tradition. Naming a son Muhammad is considered a blessing and a sign of devotion to the faith.
Historical Record
Mouhamed first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 890 babies have been named Mouhamed in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mouhamed is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #1,826 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Muhammad is estimated to be the most common given name in the world when all spelling variants are counted
- The Prophet Muhammad was named by his grandfather Abdul Muttalib, who said he hoped the child would be praised by all
Mouhamed in Other Languages
Urdu
محمد
Arabic
محمد
Persian
Mohammad
Swahili
Mohamed
Turkish
Mehmet
Popularity Over Time
#1,826
Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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1992
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1942
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #1,826
- Total SSA Count
- 89
- Cultural Origins
- Arabic Islamic North African West African
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Mo
Mou
Hamid
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mouhamed
What does the name Mouhamed mean?
"commendable" (from Arabic). Mouhamed is a North African (particularly French-influenced Moroccan and Tunisian) romanization of Muhammad, from the Arabic root 'h-m-d' meaning 'to praise.' The name literally means 'one who is praised' or 'praiseworthy.' It is the name of the Prophet Muhammad (born c. 570 CE in Mecca), making it the most common name in the world when all spellings are combined.
What is the origin of the name Mouhamed?
Mouhamed has Arabic, Islamic, North African, and West African origins. In Arabic, it means "commendable".
Is Mouhamed a boy or girl name?
Mouhamed is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Mouhamed?
Mouhamed is currently ranked #1826 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Mouhamed?
Common nicknames for Mouhamed include Mou and Hamid.
What are good middle names for Mouhamed?
Popular middle name pairings include Mouhamed Ali, Mouhamed Hassan, Mouhamed Ibrahim, Mouhamed Yusuf, Mouhamed Omar, Mouhamed Rachid, and Mouhamed Amine.
What are good sibling names for Mouhamed?
Names that pair well with Mouhamed as siblings include Ibrahim, Yusuf, Fatima, Aisha, Hassan, and Omar.
How many syllables does Mouhamed have?
Mouhamed has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Mouhamed a common or rare name?
Mouhamed is an uncommon name, ranked #1826 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Mouhamed?
Are there other spellings for Mouhamed?
Related spellings include Mouhamadou.
About the Name Mouhamed
Mouhamed is a boy name with Arabic, Islamic, North African, and West African origins . The name means "commendable" in Arabic .
Mouhamed is currently ranked #1,826 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Mouhamed has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Mouhamed include Mo, Mou, and Hamid. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mouhamed include Mouhamadou . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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