Mohammad
Meaning of Mohammad
The name Mohammad, pronounced moh-HAH-mahd (/moʊˈhɑːməd/), is of Arabic origin and holds significant cultural and religious importance. It is derived from the Arabic verb "ḥammada," meaning "to praise" or "to glorify." The name is famously associated with the Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam, who is highly revered in Muslim communities worldwide. Variations of the name include Mohamed and Muhammad, reflecting its widespread use across different cultures and languages.
In the United States, Mohammad has seen a steady presence among newborn names over several decades. For instance, in 2023, it was ranked 573rd with 509 occurrences. While its popularity fluctuates slightly year to year, it remains a consistently chosen name that signifies respect and admiration. This enduring appeal highlights the name's deep-rooted significance and timeless nature.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as moh-HAH-mahd (/moʊˈhɑːməd/)
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Notable People Named Mohammad
| Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, also known as Mohammad Reza Shah, was the last monarch of Iran, ruling from 1941 until he was overthrown by the Iranian Revolution in 1979. |
| Mohammad Mosaddegh was the 35th Prime Minister of Iran, known for his nationalist policies and ultimately overthrown in a coup orchestrated by foreign intelligence agencies. |
| Mohammad Yousuf is a former Pakistani cricketer and coach known for his world record of scoring the most runs in a year in tests. |
| Mohammad Shahzad Mohammadi is a former Afghan cricketer known for his role as a right-handed opening batsman and wicketkeeper, making his international debut for Afghanistan in August 2009. |
| Mohammad Javad Zarif Khansari is an Iranian diplomat who served as the foreign minister of Iran from 2013 to 2021 and played a key role in the negotiation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. |
| Mohammad Nabi Eisakhil is a former captain of the Afghanistan national cricket team known for his attacking batting and off-break bowling skills. |
| Mohammad Zahir Shah was the last King of Afghanistan, known for his 40-year reign and efforts to modernize the country. |
| Mohammad Azharuddin is a former Indian cricket captain and politician known for his successful cricket career and leadership of the Indian national team. |
| Mohammad Reza Aref is an Iranian engineer, academic, and reformist politician known for his leadership in the Iranian Parliament and the Reformists' Supreme Council for Policymaking. |
| Mohammad Ali Amir-Moezzi is a prominent Islamologist specializing in early Twelver Shiʿism at the École pratique des Hautes Études. |
| Mohammad Nourizad is an Iranian filmmaker, activist, and former journalist known for his activism and arrests related to his outspoken criticism of the Iranian government. |
| Mohammad Reza Geraei is an Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler who won the gold medal in the men's 67 kg event at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and a bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta. |
| Mohammad Ali Tarbiat was an influential Iranian revolutionary, politician, and writer who founded the first library in Iran and played a significant role in the country's Constitutional Revolution. |
| Mohammad Reza Golzar is a well-known Iranian actor. |
| Mohammad Hasan Khan Qajar was the chief of the Qoyunlu branch of the Qajar tribe and the father of Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar, the founder of the Qajar dynasty of Iran. |
