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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 (570-632)

Prophet of Islam

  • Founder of Islam
  • Received the Quranic revelations
  • Established a Muslim community in Medina

Muhammed Ali (1942-2016)

Professional Boxer

  • Three-time World Heavyweight Champion
  • Known for his speed, agility and charisma
  • Prominent social activist

Muhammed Yunus (1940-)

Economist and Nobel Laureate

  • Pioneer of microcredit and microfinance
  • Founded the Grameen Bank to provide loans to the poor
  • Received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006