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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 (Muhammad) ibn Abd Allah (570-632)

Prophet of Islam

  • Founder of Islam
  • Revelation of the Quran

Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980)

Shah (King) of Iran

  • Modernization of Iran
  • Overthrown during the Iranian Revolution

Mohammad Ali Jinnah (1876-1948)

Politician, Lawyer

  • Founder of Pakistan
  • Leader of the Pakistan Movement

Mohammad Yousuf (1974-)

Cricketer

  • Pakistan's highest run-scorer in Test cricket