Find out how popular the first name Muhammed has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Muhammed by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Muhammed is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 96 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Muhammed.

The history of the first name Muhammed

The name Muhammed originates from the Arabic language and culture, and it has a long and rich history dating back to the 7th century. It is derived from the Arabic root word "hamd," which means "to praise" or "to glorify." The name is closely associated with the Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam, who was born in Mecca around 570 CE.

The name Muhammed is mentioned extensively in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, and is also found in early Islamic texts and historical records. The Quran refers to the Prophet Muhammad as "Ahmad" and "Muhammad," which are considered variations of the same name.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Muhammed can be found in the biography of the Prophet Muhammad, written by Ibn Ishaq in the 8th century. This work, titled "Sirat Rasul Allah" (The Life of the Messenger of God), provides a detailed account of the life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.

Throughout history, numerous famous individuals have borne the name Muhammed. Some notable examples include:

1. Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi (780-850 CE), a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and geographer who introduced the concept of algebra.

2. Muhammad al-Bukhari (810-870 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar who compiled the "Sahih al-Bukhari," one of the most authentic and influential collections of hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad).

3. Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari (838-923 CE), a Persian scholar and historian who wrote the monumental work "Tarikh al-Rusul wa al-Muluk" (History of the Prophets and Kings).

4. Muhammad ibn Tughj al-Ikhshid (882-946 CE), the founder of the Ikhshidid dynasty in Egypt, who was known for his patronage of scholars and poets.

5. Muhammad al-Ghazali (1058-1111 CE), a highly influential Islamic philosopher, theologian, and mystic who wrote extensively on various subjects, including Sufism and Islamic jurisprudence.

The name Muhammed has been widely used across the Muslim world and has been adopted by people of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds. It continues to be a popular name among Muslims today, reflecting its deep religious and historical significance.

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