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Muhamed

♂ Boy

Pronounced moo-HAH-med /muˈhɑ.mɛd/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Muhammad — from Arabic, 'praiseworthy; the praised one; commendable'Low

In 30 seconds: Praiseworthy; the praised one: Muhamed spells Muhammad. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'moo-HAH-med').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA spelling of Muhammad — from Arabic, 'praiseworthy; the praised one; commendable'

U.S. rank (2024)#7556 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 608

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Muhamed is a spelling of Muhammad — from Arabic, 'praiseworthy; the praised one; commendable' (the name of the Prophet of Islam; common in the Balkans). A lyrical, devout name (said 'moo-HAH-med').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare in this form, praiseworthy at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Muhammad means 'praiseworthy; the praised one; commendable' in Arabic (the Prophet of Islam) — Muhamed is a spelling, lyrical and devout (said 'moo-HAH-med').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Muhammad — Arabic etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Muhamed mean?

Muhamed spells Muhammad — Arabic 'praiseworthy; the praised one; commendable'.

How do you pronounce Muhamed?

It's said moo-HAH-med /muˈhɑ.mɛd/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Muhamed a boy or girl name?

Muhamed is a boy's name.

How popular is Muhamed?

Muhamed is a rare spelling in the U.S.