Names That Mean Praiseworthy
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- Muhammad
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"praiseworthy"Description:
There are over five hundred names for the Arab prophet who founded the Muslim religion, making it the most common boys' name in the world and explaining the Muslim adage, "If you have a hundred sons, name them all Muhammad."
- Muhammed emin
Origin:
TurkishMeaning:
"praiseworthy truth"Description:
First name combination popular in Turkey.
- Ahman
Origin:
American, possible variant of Arabic AhmedMeaning:
"commendable, praiseworthy"Description:
Football fans just might want to honor star footballer Ahman Green, whose name can be seen as a variation of AHMED or AHMAD.
- Mehmet emin
Origin:
Turkish from ArabicMeaning:
"praiseworthy truth"Description:
Mehmet and all its variations are falling in popularity in Turkey.
- Mahmoud
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"praiseworthy"Description:
Historic name commonly found in the Arab world.
- Muhammed ali
Origin:
Turkish from ArabicMeaning:
"supremely praiseworthy"Description:
No, Muhammed Ali is not given as a tribute to American boxer Muhammad Ali (notice the spelling difference!). In Turkey, it's a common double-barreled first name for Muslim boys.
- Mehmet
Origin:
Turkish variation of Muhammad, ArabicMeaning:
"praiseworthy"Description:
A common form of Muhammad in Turkey, where the spelling Muhammed is also used. In the US, Mehmet is commonly known as the first name of Dr. Oz.
- Muhammed
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"praiseworthy"Description:
This variation of Muhammad is common among Turkish Muslims.
- Magomed
Origin:
Russian variation of Muhammad, ArabicMeaning:
"praiseworthy"Description:
A strong choice for a Muslim child with Russian ancestry. The name is primarily heard in the Caucasus.
- Mehmet ali
Origin:
Turkish from ArabicMeaning:
"supremely praiseworthy"Description:
A common double-barreled combination among Turkish boys.
- Muhammed emir
Origin:
Turkish from ArabicMeaning:
"praiseworthy ruler"Description:
One of three double-barreled Muhammed combinations in the Turkish Top 100 — along with Muhammed Ali and Muhammed Emin.
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