Ahmad
/AHH-mahd/ Arabic Male
Meaning & Origin
Ahmad is a Arabic name meaning "Worthy of praise...". Ahmad originates from the Arabic root ح-م-د (H-M-D), which means 'to praise'. It is the elative form of the adjective 'hamid' (praiseworthy).
Quick Facts
Language Arabic
Gender Male
Phonetic AHH-mahd
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as AHH-mahd. Keep the original Arabic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Ahmad
- · Ahmad ibn Hanbal - Islamic Scholar
- · Ahmad Shah Massoud - Afghan Military Leader
- · Ahmad Zewail - Nobel Prize Winner (Chemistry)
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