Ahmed - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Ahmed \a(h)-

is pronounced AH-med. It is of Arabic origin, and its meaning is "highly praised or one who constantly thanks God". One of the many names of the prophet Muhammad, and popular with American Muslims. The name is also commonly used throughout the Islamic world. Football player Ahmad Plumer.

Ahmed has 10 variant forms: Achmad, Achmed, Ahmaad, Ahmad, Ahmet, Ahmod, Amad, Amadi, Amahd and Amed.

Baby names that sound like Ahmed are Amid and Umed.

Ahmed is a somewhat common first name for men (#1000 out of 1220) and an even more common last name for both men and women (#3288 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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