Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Ahmed

Ahmed (or Ahmad) is transliteration of Arabic origin (Aḥmad) and means “highly praised” (it is also said to mean “one who constantly thanks God”). Significantly, Ahmad is one of the many names used by the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The spelling of Ahmed is popular within the Arab world, most specifically in Iraq, Libya and Morocco. It is also high ranking in Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as the Arab population in France. Ahmed is also a name borne by three Ottoman sultans. The names Ahmed and Ahmad are not particularly popular within the Western World except where Muslims have immigrated and expanded in recent decades.

All About the Baby Name – Ahmed

Personality

OF THE BOY NAME AHMED

The Master Number Twenty-Two combines the traits of Twos and Fours into a powerful force. The references to The Master Builder and "large undertakings" serve to underscore the massive potential of this personality. They are extremely capable and therefore almost always successful. Twenty-Twos are courageous leaders, innovative thinkers, extremely wise and highly organized. As such, they are able to manifest something of major importance that will have a lasting impact on this world. Master Numbers carry with them a great sense of responsibility, so it can be a burden. However, Twenty-Twos are executors and action-takers. Further, this personality exhibits traits of the Twos, which brings sensitivity, spirituality and harmony, so their endeavors are likely to benefit mankind in some capacity.

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME AHMED

Ahmed first appeared on the American male naming charts in 1974 probably spurred on by two things. One, the growing Black Islamic movement when African-Americans began adopting Arabic names and two, the beginning of a larger Arab immigration into the United States. Ahmed is less popular than the similar spelling of Ahmad, but both names have shown growth since the 1970s (although in recent years they’ve experienced some slippage). As a “highly praised” name and one which refers to the constant recognition of Allah, it’s clear why the name is so heavily used among Muslims in particular.

Quick Facts

ON AHMED

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

Arabic

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

521

PRONUNCIATION:

ACH-med

SIMPLE MEANING:

Highly praised

Characteristics

OF AHMED

The Master Builder

Leader

Large Undertakings

Confidence

Discipline

Organization

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Ahmed

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME AHMED

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Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME AHMED

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Popular Songs

ON AHMED

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Famous People

NAMED AHMED

Ahmed I (sultan of the Ottoman Empire)
Ahmed II (sultan of the Ottoman Empire)
Ahmed III (sultan of the Ottoman Empire)
Ahmed Ahmed (Egyptian-American comic/actor)
Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr (former President of Iraq)
Ahmed Ben Bella (first President of Algeria)
Ahmed Plummer (football player)

Children of Famous People

NAMED AHMED

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Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME AHMED

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