mohammadi

Mohammadi is a surname of Persian and Arabic origin, formed as a nisba from the given name Muhammad. The suffix -i denotes belonging to, originating from, or descended from, so Mohammadi roughly means "descendant of Muhammad" or "associated with Muhammad."

The name is widely used in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and among diaspora communities worldwide. It is common among Persian-speaking populations as well as Urdu-speaking communities, and it appears across both Shia and Sunni communities.

Variants and transliterations vary by language and orthography. Common forms include Muhammadi, Mohammadi, Mohammedi, Muhammady, and Mohammedi. In some cases, it may appear as a middle or given name in addition to a surname.

As a surname, Mohammadi does not indicate a particular occupation or title; instead, it serves as a patronymic or honorific-style name indicating lineage, affiliation, or respect associated with the Prophet Muhammad.

Notable people with the surname exist in many countries, including Iran and Afghanistan, reflecting the name's broad geographic distribution.