Korean Dictionary
How to say "Muhammad" in Korean
“Muhammad” in Korean is 무함마드 (pronounced "Muhammahdeu").
무함마드
Muhammahdeu
Usage & Context
Muhammad is the prophet and founder of Islam. Korean Muslims revere Muhammad as the final messenger of God.
Example Sentence
무함마드는 이슬람의 선지자입니다.
Muhammad is the prophet of Islam.
How to use 무함마드 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Muhammad” is 무함마드, romanized as Muhammahdeu.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 무함마드.
Pronunciation Guide
Say 'Mu' like 'moo'. 'Ham' sounds like 'hum'. 'Mah' is like 'ma' in 'mama'. 'Deu' is a soft 'duh' sound, almost like 'doo' but with less emphasis on the 'oo'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining a fundamental belief of Islam.
무함마드는 이슬람의 마지막 선지자입니다.
Muhammad is the last prophet of Islam.
Discussing the source of Islamic teachings.
무함마드의 가르침은 코란에 기록되어 있습니다.
Muhammad's teachings are recorded in the Quran.
Describing the reverence for Muhammad in Islam.
이슬람 신자들은 무함마드를 존경합니다.
Muslim believers respect Muhammad.
Cultural Context
While Islam is a minority religion in Korea compared to Buddhism and Christianity, the Muslim community is growing, particularly with migrant workers and international students. '무함마드' is the standard transliteration. Koreans generally have a basic understanding of Islam as one of the world's major religions, and there are mosques in major cities like Seoul. Awareness of Islamic culture and practices is increasing.
Editorial note
We review entries like 무함마드 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
무함마드 선지자
Prophet Muhammad
무함마드의 말씀
The words of Muhammad
이슬람교의 창시자 무함마드
Muhammad, the founder of Islam
Related Expressions
선지자
Seonjija
Prophet
이슬람
Iseullam
Islam
코란
Koran
Quran
알라
Alla
Allah
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