Muhammad

Arabic

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Definitions
  • (uncountable) The figure who introduced Islam, the man to whom the Qur'an was revealed; considered a prophet by Muslims and Bahá'ís.
  • (uncountable) The 47th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.
  • (countable) very popular among Muslims.

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic مُحَمَّد (Muhammad, praised, laudable, commendable).

Origin

Arabic

مُحَمَّد

Gloss

Muhammad, praised, laudable, commendable

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