Mohd Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMOH-d / mɔːdArabic; Malay
Meaning
Arabic: 'the praised one'; Malay: 'Muhammad'
Historical & Cultural Background
Mohd is a common abbreviation of the name Muhammad, which is of significant importance in Islamic culture as it is the name of the Prophet Muhammad. The name is widely used in Muslim-majority countries and communities. In addition to its religious significance, it is often used as a given name or surname in various cultures, particularly in Southeast Asia.
Trend Summary
The name Mohd has been consistently popular in Muslim communities, particularly in Southeast Asia.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mohammad
- Muhammad
- Mohammed
International Variants
- Muhammad (Arabic)
- Mohammed (Arabic)
- Mohd (Malay)
Famous people named Mohd
Mohd Azharuddin is a former Indian cricketer and politician known for his captaincy of the Indian national team.
Mohd Rafi was a renowned Indian playback singer, celebrated for his contributions to Hindi cinema music.
Mohd Shami is an Indian cricketer recognized for his fast bowling skills in international cricket.
Mohd Noor is a Malaysian politician who has served in various governmental roles.
Fictional characters named Mohd
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mohd was first seen in the United States in 1984. Mohd has ranked as high as #1155 nationally, which occurred in 1986, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Mohd has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mohd
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 5 |