Male Name
Ahmed
ah.ˈmed
ˈʔaħ.mad
ˈəɦ.məd̪
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
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Dislyte characters
Fringe characters
Iraqi presidents
isograms
mixed martial artists
Moroccan royal family
Orthodox saints
Sims 3 characters
Star Wars actors
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