Gender: MaleRelated Names: Mohammed, Muhammad Meanings: Form of Muhammad: Worthy of praise; the Blessed (after the Prophet); thankful (Arabic, North Africa; Sudan; Swahili, East Africa). Resource References: A Handbook of African NamesThe Book of African NamesWhat’s In a Name? Unaitwaje? A Swahili Book of NamesAfrican NamesProud Heritage: 11,001 Names for Your African-American BabyA World of Baby Names