Ahmad

Ahmad is a common male Islamic name that is derived from the Arabic Hamd, which means "praise". It is a popular name among Muslims due to its religious significance, as it is one of the names of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The name is used by Muslims all over the world and has many different spellings, including Ahmed, Ahmet, and Ahmod.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The name Ahmad is derived from the Arabic root Hamd, which means "praise". It is a verbal noun of the Arabic verb Hamada, which means "to praise". The name is often given to boys in Islam because it is one of the names of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. In the Quran, the name Ahmad is mentioned as the name that Jesus used to refer to Muhammad.

Usage[edit | edit source]

The name Ahmad is used by Muslims all over the world, including in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Western world. It is often given to boys as a first name, but can also be used as a last name. The name has many different spellings, including Ahmed, Ahmet, and Ahmod, depending on the region and language.

Notable people named Ahmad[edit | edit source]

There are many notable people named Ahmad, including:

Ahmad Shah Durrani, the founder of the modern state of Afghanistan
Ahmad ibn Hanbal, a famous Islamic scholar
Ahmad Jamal, an American jazz pianist
Ahmad Rashad, an American sportscaster and former professional football player

See also[edit | edit source]

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