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Ahmad

AH-mad

/ˈɑːhmɑːd/

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Ahmad

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Arabic
Meaning
Highly praised; more commendable.
Gender
male
Also spelled
Ahmed

Common mispronunciations

AK-madah-MAHD

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