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Name Origin

Ahmed is a predominantly Muslim masculine given name, originating from the Arabic language. It means 'highly praised' or 'one who constantly thanks God'.

arabicmuslimmasculinepraiseworthythankfulreligious

Famous People

Ahmed ibn Hanbal (780-855)

Islamic scholar and jurist

  • Founder of the Hanbali school of Islamic jurisprudence

Ahmed Zewail (1945-2016)

Chemist and Nobel laureate

  • Won the 1999 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on femtochemistry

Ahmed Chalabi (1944-2015)

Iraqi politician

  • Leader of the Iraqi National Congress, a major opposition group to Saddam Hussein

Ahmed Hassan (1983-)

Egyptian footballer

  • Two-time African Cup of Nations winner with Egypt

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