Muhammad name meaning

moo-HAM-mad

“Praised much; endowed with many praiseworthy qualities”

A blessed name

The name of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

About the name

GenderBoy

OriginArabic

In the Qur'anSurah Ali 'Imran (3:144)

Questions parents ask

What does Muhammad mean?

Muhammad (محمد) means “Praised much; endowed with many praiseworthy qualities”. The name of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

How do you pronounce Muhammad?

Muhammad is pronounced moo-HAM-mad.

Is Muhammad a boy's or a girl's name?

Muhammad is a boy's name.

Is Muhammad in the Qur'an?

Yes. The word appears in the Qur'an, for example in Surah Ali 'Imran (3:144).

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Meaning checked in Lane's Arabic-English Lexicon (London, 1863–1893), which gives: “A man praised much, or repeatedly, or time after time”. See the entry ↗