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Origin: Filipino

Meaning: Highly praised; One who thanks God

Akmad is a Filipino boy's name that's an alternate spelling of the Arabic name Ahmad, which means both "highly praised" and "one who thanks God." Akmad is a Maguindanao and Tausug form of the traditional name, making it an ideal way to honor both your faith and your heritage and invite baby to share in them. The Maguindanao people, one of the largest Filipino ethnic groups, are renowned for their skill in visual art and metalwork, giving the name a creative spin.