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Egypt
Ahmed is an Arabic name derived from the root "ḥ-m-d," which means "to thank" or "to praise." It translates to "highly praised" or "one who constantly thanks God." Abdelmotteleb is a more complex name. It combines: Abdel (or Abd al-): Meaning "servant of" or "slave of." Motteleb: Derived from "Muṭṭalib," which is a name of Arabic origin meaning "the seeker" or "the one who asks."
In Egypt, we don’t typically use 'last names.' Instead, our naming convention involves using our first name followed by our father’s name, grandfather’s name, great-grandfather’s name, and so on. In fact, some people can trace and recite their lineage back up to a thousand years! So, in fact, Abdelmotteleb is just the name of my great-grandfather, which is the "last" name you can find in my passport.
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