Muhammad

American  

[moo-ham-uhd, -hah-muhd] / mʊˈhæm əd, -ˈhɑ məd /

noun

1. Also Mohammed Mahomet a.d. 570–632, Arab prophet: founder of Islam.

2. Elijah Elijah Poole, 1897–1975, U.S. clergyman: leader of the Black Muslims 1934–75.

3. a male given name.

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Muhammad British  

/ mʊˈhæməd /

noun

1. ?570–632 _ad , the prophet believed by Muslims to be the channel for the final unfolding of God's revelation to mankind: popularly regarded as the founder of Islam. He began to teach in Mecca in 610 but persecution forced him to flee with his followers to Medina in 622. After several battles, he conquered Mecca (630), establishing the principles of Islam (embodied in the Koran) over all Arabia

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Muhammad Cultural  

1. The Arab founder of Islam, Muhammad is held by Muslims to be the chief prophet of God. He was born in Mecca (see also Mecca). Muslims believe that the Koran was dictated to him by an angel sent from God.

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Example Sentences

Muhammad Daud Ali, a former Indian army technician, recently discovered that he was no longer a voter in his home state of West Bengal.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

“We are bringing together two warring sides,” said Muhammad Ali, a veteran Pakistani security expert.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Cover images of Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan and other superstars are emblazoned in the memories of fans who eagerly awaited the title to arrive in the mail each week.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Sitting with friends, Muhammad Ali, 22, said that, despite the warplanes roaring over Baghdad day and night, the war hadn't affected him.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

She hasn’t moved from her spot in the hallway, and though Muhammad has reached the pivotal point of Sarah “declaring” her commitment to him, it isn’t him she’s staring at.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali