Mohammed is a name of Islamic origin, derived from the Arabic root 'hamida', meaning 'PRAISE'. The name is often associated with the Prophet Muhammad, who is considered to be the founder of Islam. Ali is a common variant of the name Mohammed, and is also an Islamic name, derived from the Arabic root 'aliy', meaning 'HIGH' or 'EXALTED'. Ali is also the name of the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, and is revered by Muslims as the fourth caliph of Islam.