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Muhannad

♂ Boy

Pronounced moo-HAN-nad /muˈhæn.næd/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic muhannad, 'a sword' - specifically a blade of fine Indian steel. A strong, storied name long used in Arab tradition.Low

In 30 seconds: A strong Arabic name: Muhannad means 'a sword of fine Indian steel' (said 'moo-HAN-nad'). Bold and storied.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic muhannad, 'a sword' - specifically a blade of fine Indian steel. A strong, storied name long used in Arab tradition.
U.S. rank (2022)#13704 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 102

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719842022

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

Muhannad comes from the Arabic for 'a sword of fine Indian steel.' It reads strong and storied - rare in the U.S. (said 'moo-HAN-nad').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Muhannad is Arabic for 'a sword,' specifically one forged of fine Indian steel - a bold, storied name carried in Arab families (said 'moo-HAN-nad').
Overall data confidence 48%
References - Muhannad — Arabic muhannad 'a sword of fine Indian steel'

Variations

MuhannedMohannadMuhanad

Nicknames

MoHannad

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Muhannad mean?

Muhannad is Arabic for 'a sword,' especially one of fine Indian steel.

How do you pronounce Muhannad?

It's said moo-HAN-nad /muˈhæn.næd/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Muhannad a boy or girl name?

Muhannad is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Muhannad?

Muhannad is extremely rare in the U.S.

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