Mahomet
An archaic Anglicised rendering of Muhammad, derived from the Latin form Mahometus.
Meaning and origin
Mahomet represents an older English spelling of the Prophet Muhammad's name, based on the Latinised form "Mahometus" that was used in medieval and early modern European literature and scholarship.
How to pronounce Mahomet
| English (US) | MAH-oh-met /ˈmæhoʊmət/ |
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