The Name “Muhammad” Is One Of The Most Popular Names In The World

Rasa - A Spanish newspaper has written that the name "Muhammad" is the most popular names throughout the world.

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Date: 03 November 2013 - 19:29

Rasa News Agency Reports - The Spanish newspaper, ABC, has written that the name “Muhammad,” is among the most popular names in the world. According to the newspaper, nearly 150 million people worldwide are named after the Holy Prophet of Islam. It is the most common name in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.

The name Muhammad means “praised one” in Arabic. The name “Muhammad” tales many forms throughout the world as locals have adopted the name to their pronunciations. In Turkish “Muhammad” is pronounced “Mehmet,” in Bosnian, “Meho,” and Mamadou in West Africa. All of these names are derived from the name of the Prophet Muhammad.

“The name Muhammad is not just common in Muslim countries, but is also growing in popularity in non-Muslim countries,” the Spanish newspaper said.

The name Muhammad is the most popular name in some regions of France. In the United Kingdom and Spain, Muhammad is the sixth most popular name. Muhammad is the most common and popular name among Muslims throughout the world.

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