Mahamat
Central African spelling variant of Muhammad. It comes from the same Arabic root related to praise, so it is commonly understood as “praised” or “commendable.”
Mahamat is a regional form of the name Muhammad used in parts of Central Africa. The spelling reflects local pronunciation and Latin-script writing conventions, while referring to the same Arabic name.
As the name spread across different regions and languages, multiple spellings developed. “Mahamat” is one of these established variants and is part of the wider Muhammad name family.
- Mahamat Idriss Déby21st century • Leadership
Chadian political and military leader who has held top leadership roles in Chad.
- Mahamat-Saleh Annadif21st century • Diplomacy
Chadian diplomat and international official known for work in regional and global organizations.
- Mahamat Nour Abdelkerim21st century • Politics
Chadian political figure known for involvement in national politics and peace-related efforts.
- Mahamat Zene Cherif21st century • Diplomacy
Chadian diplomat who has served in senior roles representing Chad internationally.
Forms
Common spellings and forms used in different languages.
Part of Names Archive — a reference-style collection of name meanings and origins.