Muhammad
Americannoun
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Also Mohammed Mahomet a.d. 570–632, Arab prophet: founder of Islam.
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Elijah Elijah Poole, 1897–1975, U.S. clergyman: leader of the Black Muslims 1934–75.
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a male given name.
noun
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On the balcony of his house in Indonesia, Muhammad Yusuf swayed to blaring music and waved a replica of the World Cup trophy as hundreds paraded past, many decked out in Argentina's colours.
From Barron's • 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
“Be company agnostic,” suggests Sadé Muhammad, a former chief marketing officer of Time Inc. who leads her own agency, Zeven.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Dr Muhammad Mosa Oldat, who runs the neonatal unit, says the mortality rate climbs as high as 10%, which is "not acceptable".
From BBC • May 18, 2026
I need a pocket for the mini gummy bears pack that Muhammad gave me the other day.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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