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Name Origin

Mohamed is an Arabic given name, derived from the Arabic word 'Muhammad' meaning 'praiseworthy.' It is the transliteration of the Prophet Muhammad's name, a central figure in Islam.

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Famous People

Mohamed Salah (1992-)

Professional footballer

  • UEFA Champions League winner (2018-19)
  • Premier League Golden Boot winner (2017-18, 2018-19)
  • African Footballer of the Year (2017, 2018)

Mohamed Ali (1942-2016)

Professional boxer

  • Three-time World Heavyweight Champion
  • Olympic gold medalist (1960)
  • Activist for civil rights and religious freedom

Mohamed Bouazizi (1984-2011)

Street vendor

  • His self-immolation sparked the Tunisian Revolution and the Arab Spring uprisings.

Mohamed ElBaradei (1942-)

Diplomat, lawyer, Nobel Peace Prize laureate

  • Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
  • Nobel Peace Prize winner (2005)

Mohamed Morsi (1951-2019)

Politician

  • First democratically elected President of Egypt