Mohamud

Mohamud is a male given name widely used among Somali-speaking communities. It is the Somali form of Muhammad, the name of the Prophet in Islam.

The meaning is tied to the Arabic root h-m-d; Muhammad is commonly interpreted as "praiseworthy" or "the praised one." The spelling Mohamud reflects Somali phonology; alternative spellings include Mohamed, Mohammed, and Muhammad in other languages.

Geographically, Mohamud is most common in Somalia and Somaliland, as well as in Djibouti, northeastern Kenya, and among the Somali diaspora in Europe and North America. It is primarily a given name rather than a surname, and Somali naming conventions often include the father's and sometimes grandfather's names following the given name.

As with many names of religious origin, Mohamud is widely used across Muslim communities and appears in various fields in Somali contexts. The name reflects a broader East African adoption of Arabic-derived given names.