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Arabic
"praiseworthy"
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,…
Spelling variation of Muhammad
This variation of the popular Arabic name has now been in the Top 500 for several years. It wasn't even in the Top 1000 before the 1980s.
Persian, Arabic
A variation of Muhammad, the name of the 7th century prophet who founded the Islamic religion. One of the most popular Muslim and Arabic names, it is used across the globe in various forms. This…
This variation of Muhammad is common among Turkish Muslims.
Historic name commonly found in the Arab world.
Derived from the same root as the popular name Muhammad, Hamdan is an Arabic name, also used in Indonesia and Malaysia, that means "the praised one" or "worthy of praise". It has aristocratic and…
Turkish variation of Muhammad, Arabic
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.
Hamid is an Arabic name, derived from one of the 99 names of Allah in Islam — Al-Hamid. Meaning "praiseworthy", it is therefore a name with religious significance. Alternative forms of the name…
Bosnian form of Mehmet or Muhammad, Turkish, Arabic
The Bosnian form of the Arabic classic, Muhammad, Mehmed is also considered an older form of the Turkish and Albanian Mehmet. Borne by a number of Ottoman sultans, including Mehmed II (known as the…
American, possible variant of Arabic Ahmed
"commendable, praiseworthy"
Football fans just might want to honor star footballer Ahman Green, whose name can be seen as a variation of AHMED or AHMAD.
Turkish from Arabic
"supremely praiseworthy"
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.
Deriving from the root hamida , this unisex Arabic name has a powerful and aspirational meaning but a light and friendly sound.
A common double-barreled combination among Turkish boys.
Russian variation of Muhammad, Arabic
A strong choice for a Muslim child with Russian ancestry. The name is primarily heard in the Caucasus.
Feminine form of Hamid, Arabic
A bright Arabic name, with an aspirational meaning, Hamida is a feminine form of Hamid, a significant name in Islam, as al-Ḥamīd is one of the 99 names of Allah.
Turkish
"praiseworthy truth"
First name combination popular in Turkey.
Egyptian Arabic
"glorious, praiseworthy"
An alternate transliteration of the Arabic name Majdi, based on how the name is pronounced in Egypt. A significant name-bearer is British-Egyptian surgeon and professor Magdi Yacoub, who is known for…
"praiseworthy ruler"
One of three double-barreled Muhammed combinations in the Turkish Top 100 — along with Muhammed Ali and Muhammed Emin.
An alternate transliteration of the Arabic name Majdi, based on how the name is pronounced in Egypt. It can also be written as Magdi.
Deriving from the root hamida , this unisex Arabic name has a powerful and aspirational meaning but a light and friendly sound. The music producer known monomynously as Hamdi is a notable bearer.