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Name Origin

Ahmad is an Arabic masculine given name, meaning 'highly praised' or 'one who constantly thanks God'. It is a common name in the Muslim world and is considered one of the most popular Islamic names.

arabicmuslimmasculinepraiseworthygratefulreligious

Famous People

Ahmad ibn Hanbal (780-855)

Islamic jurist and theologian

  • Founder of the Hanbali school of Islamic jurisprudence

Ahmad Shah Durrani (1722-1772)

King and founder of the Durrani Empire

  • Unified Afghan tribes into a powerful empire

Ahmad Raza Khan Barelvi (1856-1921)

Islamic scholar and jurist

  • Prominent figure in the Barelvi movement of Sunni Islam

Ahmad Jamal (1930-)

Jazz pianist and composer

  • Known for his innovative and improvisational style