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Mouhamed

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Pronounced MOO-a-mehd /mu.a.mΙ›d/Medium

Meaning: Praised, commendableMedium

In 30 seconds: Mouhamed is an Arabic name meaning 'praised' or 'commendable', a French-influenced spelling of Muhammad.
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Origin MediumArabic, Western African
MeaningPraised, commendable
U.S. rank (2025)#1847 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births86 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 976

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202419932025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

The meaning 'praised, commendable' lies at the heart of this name, one of the most honored in the Arabic-speaking world. The spelling Mouhamed, like its close variant Mouhammed, reflects French transcription common in parts of West and North Africa.

The vowel-rich spelling softens the familiar name and marks its francophone path.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Mouhamed is 'praised, commendable', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Mouhamed β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Mouhammed

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mouhamed mean?

Mouhamed is usually explained as meaning 'praised, commendable' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Mouhamed?

It's commonly said MOO-a-mehd /mu.a.mΙ›d/.

Is Mouhamed a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Mouhamed is used as a boy name.

How popular is Mouhamed?

In 2024, Mouhamed ranked #1827 in the U.S. for boys, with 89 births recorded.

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