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Origin of the name Muhammad
The name Muhammad (محمد) is of Muslim origin. Translated from Arabic, it means “praiseworthy”, “praised”. The name has six spellings and pronunciations: Mohammed, Muhammed, Mahmud, Muhammet, Magomed, Mahomet.
Muhammad is one of the twenty-eight prophets of Allah. His name is mentioned in the Koran and is the hallmark of Islam. Muhammad created a theocratic state in Arabia and is considered the founder of Islam.
He was born in Mecca in the 6th century and comes from a noble Hashemite family. Muhammad became an orphan at an early age and was raised first by his grandfather and then by his uncle. He lived in poverty, tended cattle, and then took up trading. He married a rich widow, Khadija, who became the mother of almost all his children, with the exception of Ibrahim (Egyptian mother Mariam). Muhammad was known as an honest and fair man. In 611, he declared himself a prophet of Allah and began to preach monotheism.
The name Muhammad is highly valued in Muslim countries due to the fact that it was borne by a prophet. In Russia it became known in the pre-Christian era.
Meaning and characteristics of the name Muhammad
Since childhood, Muhammad has been a serious and responsible boy. He tries to help the elders and protects the younger ones. He thinks a lot, reads, and can keep a diary in which he records his thoughts and observations. He studies well at school and happily participates in all class activities. He is interested in sports. He is attracted to team competitions, where he can show himself both as a captain and as an ordinary player.
Muhammad is not easy to get along with people. He does not tolerate frivolous and unnecessary comrades, and rarely participates in pranks. The main criterion in choosing a friend for Muhammad are common beliefs and interests. His friends are loyal comrades, ready to sacrifice themselves for the common cause. And Muhammad, in turn, will support his friend in any situation.
Muhammad does not tolerate injustice in any form. He is ready to selflessly fight for the truth and happily devotes himself to environmental or social activities. Muhammad is principled and incorruptible. He can become a politician, the key to his success is his honesty. He often chooses the profession of policeman, military man, or teacher. Muhammad has an even working relationship with his colleagues; he does not get close to anyone and does not share personal problems. He is obligatory, punctual, diligent. As a boss, Muhammad is strict but fair. He may give the impression of being an overly tough person, but he will never become a tyrant or demand beyond measure.
Muhammad loves and respects his parents, listens carefully to their advice, and never contradicts. Family is of great importance to Muhammad. He marries to give birth to many children, to convey to them his vision of the world, to prolong and multiply the family line. Muhammad’s wife should be not only an ideal mother, but also an ideal housewife, devoting herself entirely to her children and husband. If his wife strives to build a career, Muhammad will oppose this, even to the point of causing a scandal. Otherwise, he is an exemplary husband and caring father. He demands obedience and obedience from children.
Name days:
February 8, April 19
Diminutive version
Muhammadik, Muhammadonka, Muhanka
Abbreviated
Magomed, Mukha, Mad
According to the church
Muhammad
Color
- green
- turquoise
- olive
Planet
- Луна
Element
- fire
Stone talisman
opal, chalcedony, magnetite, obsidian
Metal
gold
Plants
swan
Totem animal
lion