Mohammad

The Prophet's name. Mohammad is one spelling of the Prophet Muhammad's name. For families who name a son after the Prophet, that link can be part of what they pass on.¹²

This is a tradition in some Muslim communities, not an explanation for every person's name or a rule for all families.

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Praised or commendable

Mohammad comes from Arabic Muhammad, meaning “praised” or “commendable”. The related verb ḥamida means “to praise”.¹²

Mohammad as a registered spelling

Mohammad is a masculine name, and this exact spelling appears in birth registrations in England and Wales.²

Mohammad and Muhammad

Mohammad is a spelling of Muhammad.¹²

MuhammadMohammad is a variant of Muhammad.

Sources

Muhammad — Online Etymology Dictionary, etymonline.com (opens in a new tab)
The popularity of the name Muhammad, Mohammed, Mohammad — Office for National Statistics, ons.gov.uk (opens in a new tab)

Researched from sources and checked in a separate review. We list reference works, not other baby-name websites. Last revised 4 October 2026.

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