SALAH LiveThe Praised One, Worthy of Praise
The noble name of the Final Messenger of Allah, Prophet Muhammad (صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ وَسَلَّمَ). It is the most beloved name in Islam.
Themes: gratitude
- Origin:
- Arabic
- Transliteration:
- Muḥammad • Pronounced: (Mu-ham-mad)
- Prominent Regional Familiarity
- South Asia, Middle East / Gulf, Southeast Asia, Türkiye, Western Communities
- Naming Tradition
- South Asian Muslim Names,Arabic/Gulf Muslim Names,Turkish Muslim Names,Southeast Asian Muslim Names,Western Muslim Names
- Associated Countries & Lineage
- India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Indonesia, Malaysia, Türkiye, UK, USA, Canada, Australia
- Primary Quranic / Hadith Source
- Quran (Surah Muhammad 47:2, Surah Al-Fath 48:29)
- Authenticated Scholarly Sources
- Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 24, p. 675 (Virtues of naming a child Muhammad) · Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 3532
Similar & Related Islamic Names
- عَادِل
Aadil
Just, Upright, Fair, Righteous Ruler - آَفْتَاب
Aaftab
Sun, Bright light, Radiance of guidance - عَامِر
Aamir
Prosperous, Populated, Full of Life, Companion of Prophet ﷺ - عَبْدُ الْعَزِيز
Abdul Aziz
Servant of the All-Mighty
What is the meaning of the Islamic name Muhammad (مُحَمَّد)?
The Islamic name Muhammad (مُحَمَّد) means "The Praised One, Worthy of Praise". It is of Arabic origin and is suitable for a Muslim boy.
What is the Islamic significance of the name Muhammad?
The noble name of the Final Messenger of Allah, Prophet Muhammad (صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ وَسَلَّمَ). It is the most beloved name in Islam.