Muhammad means “praised”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uzbek.
- Muhammad is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uzbek.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Muhammad mean?
Literal meaning
Muhammad is a boy's name used in Uzbek. It means “praised”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Muhammad in Uzbek
What does Muhammad mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Muhammad and Муҳаммад (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “praised” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Muhammad come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Muhammad a Uzbek name?
Yes. Muhammad is documented as a given name in Uzbek. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Muhammad across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbek | MuhammadLatin | Boy | same as above: “praised” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Muhammad
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Муҳаммад | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
Sibling names for Muhammad
Names recorded for the same language (Uzbek) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Muhammad rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- OmonBoy“safety, security”same language (uzbek)
- OydinGirl“moonlit, bright”same language (uzbek)
- NurBoy“light”same language (uzbek)
- SobiraGirl“patient”same language (uzbek)
- KaromatGirl“grace, wonder”same language (uzbek)
- HasanBoy“good; handsome, beautiful”same language (uzbek)
- YoqutGirl“ruby”same language (uzbek)
- HafsaGirl“young lioness”same language (uzbek)
Common questions about Muhammad
What does the name Muhammad mean?
Muhammad means “praised”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uzbek.
Is Muhammad a girl's or a boy's name?
Muhammad is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Muhammad come from?
Muhammad is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Muhammad?
Muhammad is recorded for Uzbek. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Muhammad have?
Muhammad has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
- Wikipedia contributors. Muhammad (ism) (uz.wikipedia.org). Wikimedia Foundation, revision 6245327. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: meaning agrees with Muhammad (ism): praiseworthy; listed as a uzbek given name in Muhammad (ism)
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