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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 Ali (1942-2016)

Boxer

  • World Heavyweight Champion
  • Olympic gold medalist
  • Activist

Mohamed Salah (1992-)

Footballer

  • Premier League Golden Boot winner
  • UEFA Champions League winner
  • African Footballer of the Year

Mohamed Bouazizi (1984-2011)

Street Vendor

  • Sparked the Tunisian Revolution and the Arab Spring

Mohamed Morsi (1951-2019)

Politician

  • First democratically elected President of Egypt