Muhammad - PBHU

مُحَمَّدٌ
"The Praised One" or "The One Who is Praised"
The name of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), mentioned 4 times in the Quran (3:144, 33:40, 47:2, 48:29)
92
Abjad Value: 92 → 9 + 2 = 11

Step-by-Step Abjad Calculation

Arabic Letters Calculation Value
م Meem 40 40
ح Haa 8 8
م (with Shaddah) Meem 40 (counted once) 40
د Dal 4 4
Total 40 + 8 + 40 + 4 92

Note: According to rmabjadnames.com methodology, huroof with shaddah (ـّ) are counted only once, not twice, it will only count twice when a huroof written twice with shaddah. Hamza (ء) is not counted in Abjad calculations (*).

Meaning of the Name "Muhammad"

The name Muhammad (مُحَمَّدٌ) comes from the Arabic root "ḥ-m-d" (ح-م-د) which means "praise." It means "The Praised One" or "The One Who is Praised." Before the Prophet's birth, his mother Amina was told in a dream to name him Muhammad, as he would be praised by all in the heavens and earth.

Other Names of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

The Prophet has many beautiful names and attributes mentioned in Islamic tradition:

Significance and Virtues

The name مُحَمَّدٌ holds special significance in Islam:

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: "Whoever is named after me with the hope of being blessed, he will be blessed and will be in peace till the Day of Qiyaamah." (Baihaqi)

The name Muhammad carries the essence of the Prophet's mission - to be praised for bringing guidance to humanity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the name Muhammad so popular among Muslims?
Muslims name their children Muhammad to express love for the Prophet, seek blessings, and hope their children will emulate his character. The Prophet said: "Name yourselves with the names of prophets... The most beloved names to Allah are Abdullah and Abdurrahman, and the most truthful are Harith and Hammam, and the best of names are Muhammad and Ahmad."
What is the proper way to write "Peace Be Upon Him" after Muhammad?
In Arabic: صلى الله عليه وسلم (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). In English: PBUH (Peace Be Upon Him) or SAW (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). Muslims are encouraged to say/write this as an act of respect and to earn rewards.
How many times is the name Muhammad mentioned in the Quran?
The name Muhammad appears 4 times in the Quran: 3:144, 33:40, 47:2, and 48:29. The name Ahmad appears once in 61:6. The Prophet is also referred to with other titles like "Messenger," "Prophet," and "Warner."
What is the significance of the Abjad value 92?
In Islamic numerology, 92 reduces to 11 then to 2. The number 2 represents partnership, balance, and diplomacy - qualities evident in the Prophet's life as he balanced between divine revelation and worldly leadership, and brought people together in unity.