Muslim boy name
Ahmad: name meaning
أحمد
“Most praiseworthy, one who praises Allah most”
BoyGender
ArabicOrigin
YesIn the Qur'an
A name of the Prophet ﷺ, foretold by Isa (Jesus) in the Qur'an (61:6).
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Ahmad mean?
Ahmad (أحمد) means "Most praiseworthy, one who praises Allah most". It is a Arabic name for a boy.
Is Ahmad a Muslim name?
Yes. Ahmad is used by Muslims around the world. A name of the Prophet ﷺ, foretold by Isa (Jesus) in the Qur'an (61:6).
Is Ahmad mentioned in the Qur'an?
Yes. A name of the Prophet ﷺ, foretold by Isa (Jesus) in the Qur'an (61:6).