Mecca

Mecca is an Arabic name referring to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, which is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and the direction Muslims face during their daily prayers.

The name 'Mecca' is derived from the Arabic word 'Makkah', which means 'the mother of all settlements' or 'the place of great resort'.

In Islamic tradition, Mecca is considered the most sacred city in Islam and is the site of the Kaaba, a cuboidal building which acts as the direction of prayer for Muslims worldwide.

As a name, Mecca may be given to express a strong connection to Islam or to honor the religious significance of the city.

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