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Name Origin

Mohammad is an Arabic masculine given name, serving as a transliteration of the name مُحَمَّد (Muḥammad) in English. It means 'praiseworthy' or 'commendable'. This name is deeply significant in Islam as it is the name of the Prophet Muhammad, the founder of the religion.

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Famous People

Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980)

Shah of Iran

  • Last Shah of Iran before the Iranian Revolution
  • Implemented modernization and industrialization programs

Mohammad Ali Jinnah (1876-1948)

Founder of Pakistan

  • Led the Pakistan Movement for independence from British India
  • First Governor-General of Pakistan

Mohammad Mossadegh (1882-1967)

Prime Minister of Iran

  • Nationalized the Iranian oil industry
  • Popular figure in Iranian history