Praiseworthy
A variant of the Arabic name Muhammad, derived from the root h-m-d. It refers to one who is worthy of praise or highly commended. This specific spelling is common in East Africa, particularly Somalia, and among the Somali diaspora.
About 11 boys were named Mahamed in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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World champion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner
