Mohamed
Meaning of Mohamed
Mohamed is a popular and timeless name for baby boys. It has various pronunciations depending on the language and region. In American English, it is pronounced as moh-HAH-med (/moʊˈhɑːmɛd/), while in Arabic, it is pronounced as mo-hah-MED (/moʊˈhæ.məd/). Similarly, in British English, the pronunciation remains the same as American English. In French, it is pronounced as mo-a-MED (/mo.a.med/), and in German, it is pronounced as MO-hah-met (/mo.ha.met/). The name Mohamed also has variations such as Mohammed and Muhammad.
Looking at the data for newborns in the United States of America, we can see that Mohamed has consistently been a well-liked choice among parents. Over the years, its popularity has remained relatively stable with some fluctuations. In recent years, Mohamed ranked around 500-600 in terms of occurrence and around 400-500 in terms of rank.
With its rich cultural heritage and widespread usage across different countries, Mohamed offers a strong and meaningful option for parents seeking a traditional yet contemporary name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as mo-a-MED (/mo.a.med/)
Arabic
- Pronunced as mo-hah-MED (/moʊˈhæ.məd/)
German
- Pronunced as MO-hah-met (/mo.ha.met/)
English
- Pronunced as moh-HAH-med (/moʊˈhɑːmɛd/)
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Notable People Named Mohamed
| Mohamed Salah, also known as Mo Salah, is a highly skilled Egyptian professional footballer who plays for Premier League club Liverpool and captains the Egypt national team, known for his exceptional finishing, dribbling, and speed. |
| Mohamed Mostafa ElBaradei is an Egyptian law scholar and diplomat who briefly served as the vice president of Egypt in 2013. |
| Mohamed Al-Fayed was an Egyptian businessman known for his residence and business interests in the United Kingdom. |
| Tarek el-Tayeb Mohamed Bouazizi was a Tunisian street vendor whose self-immolation sparked the Tunisian Revolution and the Arab Spring. |
| Mohamed Sanu Sr. is a former American football wide receiver who played for several NFL teams and attended Rutgers University. |
| Mohamed Aly El-Erian is an Egyptian-American economist, businessman, and President of Queens' College, Cambridge, known for his roles at Allianz and PIMCO, as well as his advisory and editorial positions. |
| Mohamed Elneny - Mohamed Naser Elsayed Elneny is an Egyptian professional footballer known for his role as a defensive midfielder for Arsenal and the Egypt national team. |
| Mohamed Salmene Lahouaiej-Bouhlel was a Tunisian terrorist responsible for the 2016 Nice truck attack, resulting in the deaths of 86 people and injuring 434 others. |
| Mohamed Bolkiah, Prince of Brunei - Mohamed Bolkiah ibni Omar Ali Saifuddien III is a member of Brunei's royal family and served as the country's first foreign minister after its independence in 1984. |
| Mohamed Younis Idris is a Sudanese high jump athlete who has represented his country at the World Championships and won multiple regional medals. |
| Mohamed Al-Daradji - Mohamed Al-Darraji is an Iraqi-Dutch film director known for his drama films that explore political affairs in the Middle East and their impact on personal relationships. |
| Mohamed Abdullaziz Al-Deayea is a former professional footballer from Saudi Arabia known for his impressive career as a goalkeeper, with four FIFA World Cup appearances and 173 caps for the national team. |
| Mohamed Henedi - Mohammad Henedi is an Egyptian comedian and actor known for his successful films and voice dubbing work. |
| Mohamed Salah is a retired Egyptian footballer who now serves as a head coach. |
| Mohamed Ali Ahmed El-Rashidy was an Egyptian basketball player who participated in the men's tournament at the 1952 Summer Olympics. |
