Mohammed

[/məˈhɑːməd/ or /moʊˈhɑːməd/]
nounmasculine
Maomé or Mohamé
1. The prophet and founder of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the final messenger of God
Mohammed was born in Mecca in 570 CE.
Maomé nasceu em Meca em 570 d.C.
2. A common given name used in Muslim cultures and among Muslim communities worldwide
My colleague Mohammed is from Egypt.
Meu colega Maomé é do Egito.
Mohammed (also spelled Muhammad) is the most important figure in Islam. The name is extremely common throughout the Muslim world and Muslim diaspora communities. In Brazil, it may be translated as 'Maomé' in historical or academic contexts, but immigrants and Muslim communities often use the original Arabic transliteration. The spelling 'Muhammad' has become increasingly standard in English-language academic and religious texts, though 'Mohammed' remains widely used.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
MuhammadMohammadMuhammedMohamad

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
Maomé
Most common formal spelling in Portuguese
Portugal
Maomé or Mohamé
Maomé is preferred in formal contexts
Muslim communities Brazil
Muhammad or Mohammed
Often kept in original Arabic transliteration
USA
Mohammed or Muhammad
Both spellings are widely used; Muhammad is increasingly preferred

Related Words

IslamMuslimProphetQuranIslamicMeccaMedina
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