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Mahamed
Pronounced muh-HAH-med /məˈhɑ.mɛd/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Muhammad — from the Arabic, 'praised; praiseworthy; the commendable one'; the name of the Prophet of Islam; we note the sacred senseLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Mahamed is a spelling of Muhammad — from the Arabic, 'praised; praiseworthy; the commendable one'; the name of the Prophet of Islam (we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, classic name (said 'muh-HAH-med').
In the U.S. it appears in Somali and other Muslim families. Rare in this form, praised at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Mahamed mean?
Mahamed spells Muhammad — Arabic 'praised; praiseworthy'; the name of the Prophet of Islam. We note the sacred sense.
How do you pronounce Mahamed?
It's said muh-HAH-med /məˈhɑ.mɛd/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Mahamed a boy or girl name?
Mahamed is a boy's name.
How popular is Mahamed?
Mahamed is a very rare spelling in the U.S.