Meaning
praiseworthy, praised one
Origin
Ahmad is a name of Arabic origin, rooted in islamic tradition.
It appears in our records across 14 countries (AF, CY, DJ, EG, GR, IL, IQ, JO, LB, MA, MY, PS, SA, SY).
Style
- religious
- traditional
- classic
- strong
- international
- masculine
Famous people named Ahmad
- Muhammad's successor in Islam
- Ahmad ibn Hanbal
Variations
Ahmed, Åmãd, Muhammad, Mohammed, Mohamed, محمود, أحمد
Nicknames
Mo, Moe
Popularity
Ahmad appears in 14 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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