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

"I've liked the Argentine team since the Maradona era, and now we have Messi," Muhammad told AFP of his football hero.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

But two decades after Bangladeshi economist Muhammad Yunus was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for pioneering the concept, few of those aspirations have come to pass.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

That was the goal of Muhammad Yunus, a U.S.-trained economist, who pioneered the practice in Bangladesh during the 1970s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Two of the Green candidates who had to quit - James Tilden in Hackney Central ward and Muhammad Naser in Camden's Regent's Park ward - are teachers and therefore ineligible.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

I’m stunned at the course of events that’s brought the Prophet Muhammad and Jeremy into such close vicinity.

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