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Name Origin

An Arabic masculine given name, meaning 'praiseworthy' or 'highly commendable'. It is the transliteration of the name محمد, which originates from the Arabic verb حمد (hamida) meaning 'to praise'. Muhammed is a significant name in Islam as it is the name of the Prophet Muhammad, the founder of the religion.

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Famous People

Muhammed ibn Abdullah (570-632)

Prophet of Islam

  • Founder of Islam
  • Received the Quranic revelations

Muhammed Ali (1942-2016)

Boxer

  • Three-time World Heavyweight Champion
  • Olympic gold medalist
  • Civil rights activist