Mahamed

Mahamed is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Muhammad (also spelled Mohammed, Mohammad, etc.), the name of the Islamic Prophet. Derived from Arabic, it means "praiseworthy" or "praised one." This particular spelling variation is found across various regions including East Africa (especially Somalia), parts of the Middle East, and some South Asian communities. As with all variants of Muhammad, it remains one of the most common names worldwide due to the Islamic tradition of naming boys after the Prophet. The spelling Mahamed reflects regional pronunciation differences and transliteration variations while maintaining the name's deep religious and cultural significance.

Pronounced muh-HAH-med.

As of October 2026, Mahamed ranked #7486 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4087 for boys in 2004.