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Name Origin

Mohammed is an Arabic given name, traditionally a masculine name meaning 'praiseworthy' or 'worthy of praise'. It originates from the Arabic word 'Hamid', which conveys the same meaning.

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Famous People

Mohammed Ali (1942-2016)

Boxer, Activist

  • World Heavyweight Champion three times
  • Olympic gold medalist
  • Prominent social activist

Mohammed Yunus (1940-)

Economist, Banker

  • Nobel Peace Prize laureate (2006)
  • Founder of the Grameen Bank
  • Pioneer in microcredit and poverty reduction