Mohmed

Originating from the Indian subcontinent, the surname Mohmed is a variant of the more common surname Mohammed or Muhammad. The name Mohmed is believed to have stemmed from the Arabic word Muhammad, which means "praised" or "praiseworthy".

Historically, the surname Mohmed has been associated with individuals of Islamic faith, as Muhammad is a revered prophet in Islam. The spread of Islam to the Indian subcontinent led to the adoption of names such as Mohmed among Muslim communities in the region.

In Britain, individuals with the surname Mohmed may have roots tracing back to South Asia, particularly countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Immigration from these regions to Britain over the years has contributed to the presence of the surname in the British population.

As with many surnames, variations in spelling can occur over time due to factors such as migration, language differences, or personal choice. Despite these variations, the surname Mohmed remains a distinctive marker of identity for those who bear it, reflecting their cultural and possibly religious heritage.

There are approximately 330 people named Mohmed in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Mohmed.

Surname type: From given name or forename

Religion of origin: Muslim

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Abdul
  • Ahmed
  • Ali
  • Ibrahim
  • Idrish
  • Imran
  • Irfan
  • Munaf
  • Saeed
  • Sajid
  • Salim
  • Zakir

Female

  • Anisa
  • Asma
  • Aysha
  • Habiba
  • Hafiza
  • Halima
  • Rashida
  • Sabiha
  • Sabina
  • Safiya
  • Sharifa
  • Tahira
  • Tasneem

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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