Ahmad

Ahmad Meaning & Origin

About Ahmad
The name Ahmad is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "hamida," which means "to praise" or "to commend." It is a masculine name that carries the connotation of being highly praised or praiseworthy. In Islamic tradition, Ahmad is also one of the names of the Prophet Muhammad, emphasizing his praiseworthy qualities and his role as a source of guidance and inspiration.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ahmad are male.

Ahmad Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 13.02% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AMT
🗽 NYSIIS
ANA
🔊 Soundex
A0503
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 M AA0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑmɑd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ahmad in Braille

Here's how to represent Ahmad in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ahmad in braille

How to Spell the Name Ahmad in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Ahmad using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ahmad in sign language

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