Muhammad

proper nouncommon in dialogue

//mʊˈhɑməd//
//mʊˈhæməd//
//məˈhæmɪd//

The figure who introduced Islam, and the man to whom the Qur'an was revealed; considered a prophet by Muslims and Baháʼís.

proper noun

1
The figure who introduced Islam, and the man to whom the Qur'an was revealed; considered a prophet by Muslims and Baháʼís.
2
The 47th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.
3
A male given name from Arabic, very popular among Muslims.
4
A surname from Arabic.

Etymology

Transliteration of Arabic مُحَمَّد (muḥammad, “praised, commendable, laudable”), the passive participle of حَمَّدَ (ḥammada, “to praise, commend, laud, extol”). From the same triconsonantal root ح م د (ḥ m d) as, but distinct from, Mahmud.

Forms

plural: Muhammads

muffled · Stifled or covered up; diminished by interference.mug · A large cup for beverages, usually having a handle and used…mugging · A quick violent robbery of a person, usually in a public…

Muhammad · The figure who introduced Islam, and the man to whom the Qur'an was revealed; considered a prophet by Muslims and Baháʼís.

Mulder · A surname from Dutch, equivalent to English Miller.mule · The generally sterile male or female hybrid offspring of a…Mule · A surname.

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