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Mohamed

Boy name · 330 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Mohamed: 330 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 16 births in 2009.

The name Mohamed is the most common spelling in Scotland of the Arabic name Muhammad, derived from the root ḥ-m-d meaning “praiseworthy” or “commended.” It is held in the highest esteem by Muslims worldwide as the name of the Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam. Modern bearers include Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah, whose prolific goalscoring made him a global icon, and Mohamed ElBaradei, former head of the International Atomic Energy Agency and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. While no place is directly named for the Prophet, the Arabic root appears in the names of cities like Hamadan in Iran. The variant Mohammad is also widely used, and since the late 20th century Mohamed has steadily risen in Scottish registrations, reflecting the nation’s growing cultural diversity.