Mohammad
Mecca's final messenger
Mohammad is a common transliteration of the Arabic name meaning "praiseworthy," most famously borne by the Prophet Muhammad, founder of Islam.
The spelling varies widely—Muhammad, Mohammed, Mohamed—reflecting different transliteration conventions across languages and regions.
It remains one of the most popular given names worldwide: Mohammad was the most common baby name in England last year.
Arabic name for God
- prayerAddress to deity
- mosqueIslamic house of worship
- hajjMuslim pilgrimage to Mecca
- salatIslamic obligatory prayer
zakat · fasting · sunnah · hadith · sharia · imam · caliphate · madrasa
Surprising disclosed truth
- QuranIslam's central scripture
- messengerOne who delivers communications
- prophecyForetelling of future events
- monotheismBelief in one god
teachings · Mecca · Medina · mission · preach · guide · wisdom · followers
Profound admiring respect
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- respectRegard with honor
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- praiseExpression of approval
blessing · intercession · beloved · exemplar · sunnah · emulation · calligraphy
- AishaArabic feminine name
- FatimahMuhammad's youngest daughter
- AliArabic name, "sublime"
- UmarSecond Rashidun caliph
Bilal · companions · emigration · caravan · tribe · clan · seventh century
Semitic language family member
- masculineMale in character
- popularityMass public favor
- AhmedArabic masculine name
- HamidName meaning "one who praises"
Mahmoud · namesake · given name · naming tradition · honorific
Allah
Arabic name for God
salat · zakat · fasting · sunnah · hadith · sharia · imam · caliphate · madrasa · Ramadan
revelation
Surprising disclosed truth
- QuranIslam's central scripture
- messengerOne who delivers communications
- prophecyForetelling of future events
monotheism · teachings · Mecca · Medina · mission · preach · guide · wisdom · followers · night journey
reverence
Profound admiring respect
praise · blessing · intercession · beloved · exemplar · sunnah · emulation · calligraphy
Khadija
Umar · Bilal · companions · emigration · caravan · tribe · clan · seventh century
Arabic
Semitic language family member
- masculineMale in character
- popularityMass public favor
- AhmedArabic masculine name
Mahmoud · Hamid · namesake · given name · naming tradition · honorific
MohammadJesus Christ
Christianity's central deity
Buddha · Moses · Confucius · Zoroaster · Joseph Smith