Nepali boy name
Mohammad name meaning
मोहम्मद
Say it: mo-HAM-mad/moɦʌmmʌd/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #193
Meaning of Mohammad
Praised, praiseworthy; name of the Prophet of Islam.
नेपालीमा: मोहम्मदको अर्थ प्रशंसित वा प्रशंसायोग्य हो; यो इस्लामका पैगम्बरको नाम हो।
About the name Mohammad
Praised or praiseworthy is the meaning of Mohammad, an Arabic-origin name also associated with the Prophet of Islam. That connection gives it a devotional feeling, while the meaning itself centres on praise and regard. Its eight letters are pronounced mo-HAM-mad, with a clear emphasis in the middle. At #193 among boy names in our sample, Mohammad is common. Parents comparing written forms can explore Mohammed and Mahamad. The rhyming Ahamad is another related name to consider for its sound.
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Mohammad at a glance
| Name | Mohammad |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | मोहम्मद also मोहममद, मोहम्माद |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
| Commonly used in | Muslim tradition |
| Starts with | M · म |
| Length | 8 letters · 3 syllables · 4 akshar |
| Popularity | #193 among boy names (34 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Mohammad
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Mohammad
- Mohammad Lalbabu Raut · b. 1966
Chief Minister of Madhesh Province
- Mohammad Khalid Siddiqui
Nepali politician
- Mohammad Ishtiyaq Rayi
Member of the Nepalese Constituent Assembly
- Mohammad Samim · b. 1979
Nepalese politician
- Mohammad Samir
Nepalese politician
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Roshan♂रोशनBright, shining, illuminated
- Gaurav♂गौरवPride, honour and dignity
- Gaurab♂गौरवPride, honour and dignity
- Pratap♂प्रतापGlory, majesty, valour
- Robin♂रोबिनBright fame (from Robert)
- Raushan♂रोशनBright, shining
- Mahima♂♀महिमाGreatness, glory and majesty
- Manita♂♀मनिताHonoured and respected (Manit/Manita)
- Pratistha♂♀प्रतिष्ठाPrestige, honour, dignity
- Yash♂यशFame, glory, success
- Kirti♂♀कीर्तिFame, glory and renown
- Prasamsa♂♀प्रशंसाPraise, appreciation, admiration
Mohammad in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐩𑑀𑐴𑐩𑑂𑐩𑐡 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒧𑒼𑒯𑒧𑓂𑒧𑒠 |
| Bengali | মোহম্মদ |
| Gujarati | મોહમ્મદ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀫𑁄𑀳𑀫𑁆𑀫𑀤 |
| IAST romanization | mohammad |
FAQ about the name Mohammad
What is the meaning of Mohammad?
Mohammad means: Praised, praiseworthy; name of the Prophet of Islam. (नेपालीमा: मोहम्मद)
Is Mohammad a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Mohammad in Nepali?
Mohammad is written मोहम्मद in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written मोहममद or मोहम्माद.
How do you pronounce Mohammad?
Mohammad is pronounced mo-HAM-mad (IPA: /moɦʌmmʌd/).
What is the origin of the name Mohammad?
Mohammad is of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Mohammad?
Mohammad ranks #193 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Mohammad?
Notable people named Mohammad include Mohammad Lalbabu Raut (Chief Minister of Madhesh Province); Mohammad Khalid Siddiqui (Nepali politician); Mohammad Ishtiyaq Rayi (Member of the Nepalese Constituent Assembly).
What are other spellings of Mohammad?
Other spellings of Mohammad: Mohammed, Mahammad, Mahamad, Mohmmad, Mohamad.