Mohammad and Muhammad are different English spellings of the same Arabic name محمد.
Mohammad is the standard Persian-influenced spelling widely used in Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of South Asia. The 'a' in the final syllable reflects the Persian pronunciation of the Arabic vowel. Same name, same meaning, same prophetic connection — the most praised, the seal of all prophets.
Meaning
What Mohammad means
Mohammad means: The Most Praised — Persian and South Asian spelling. The name comes from the Arabic محمد and carries the same deep Islamic meaning regardless of which spelling is used.
Mohammad is the standard Persian-influenced spelling widely used in Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of South Asia. The 'a' in the final syllable reflects the Persian pronunciation of the Arabic vowel. Same name, same meaning, same prophetic connection — the most praised, the seal of all prophets.
For the complete dictionary meaning, Arabic root analysis, letter-by-letter Ilm ul Huroof reading, and the full spiritual portrait — see the complete Muhammad page.
All Spellings
How Muhammad is spelled around the world
The name محمد is transliterated into English differently across different Muslim communities and traditions. All spellings are equally valid — they all refer to the same Arabic name with the same meaning:
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