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The name “Muhammad,” meaning “the praised one” or “the appreciated,” was suggested by Hazrat Abdul Muttalib (R.A.), the grandfather of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). When the Prophet (PBUH) was born in Makkah in the year 570 CE, his father, Hazrat Abdullah (R.A.), had already passed away. Following Arab tradition, the responsibility of naming the child was undertaken by the grandfather.

Hazrat Abdul Muttalib (R.A.) chose a name that was unfamiliar among his tribe and community. When questioned why he chose the name “Muhammad” instead of a traditional family name, he responded that he hoped the child would be praised in the heavens and on the earth. This response reflected divine inspiration, as later, Allah (SWT) praised the Prophet (PBUH) in the Qur’an, and his name became one of the most honored and frequently mentioned in human history.

The meaning of “Muhammad” is derived from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d, which is associated with praise. The name perfectly matched the Prophet’s (PBUH) character, mission, and impact. It was also foretold in earlier scriptures and came to be a central identity of the Seal of the Prophets.

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  The name “Muhammad” (ﷺ) means “praised” or “the one who is praised.”

  
  


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  It was chosen by Hazrat Abdul Muttalib (R.A.), the Prophet’s grandfather.

  
  


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  The Prophet’s father, Hazrat Abdullah (R.A.), had passed away before his birth.

  
  


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  The name was uncommon in Arabia at that time.

  
  


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  Abdul Muttalib said he hoped people on earth and in heaven would praise him.

  
  


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  The name Muhammad is mentioned multiple times in the Qur’an.

  
  


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  Today, it is one of the most widely used names across the Muslim world.