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Male Name

Ahmed

ah.ˈmed
ˈʔaħ.mad
ˈəɦ.məd̪
Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

Categories

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Orthodox saints
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Writing Systems

އަޙްމަދުDhivehi
আহমেদBengali
أحمدArabic
احمدUrduPashto
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
58/100
classic65%
common65%
strong80%
simple80%

Meaning & Etymology

Ahmad is an Arabic male given name common in most parts of the Muslim world. It is a variant of the name Ahmed, which itself is derived from the Arabic root 'ḥ-m-d', meaning 'to praise'. The name Ahmad is often interpreted as 'most commendable' or 'most praiseworthy'. This name was borne by three Ottoman sultans, signifying its historical and cultural significance in the Islamic world.

Etymology

Original Form:

Aḥmad

Evolution:

The name Ahmad evolved from the Arabic root 'ḥ-m-d', which means 'to praise'. Over time, it became a common given name in the Muslim world, with variations such as Ahmed and Ahmet.

Source:

Arabic

Related Names

ḥamīd

Root

Ahmet

Variants

Ahmad

Variants

Ahmad

Variants

Hameed

Variants

Hamid

Variants

Ahmad

Variants

Ahmad

Variants

Hamide

Feminine Forms

Hamida

Feminine Forms

Hamida

Feminine Forms

Hamidah

Feminine Forms

Hamit

Other Languages & Cultures

Ahmad

Other Languages & Cultures

Əhməd

Other Languages & Cultures

Akhmat

Other Languages & Cultures

Akhmad

Other Languages & Cultures

Aamadu

Other Languages & Cultures

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