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Muhammad Ali was originally named Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. His name change to Muhammad Ali came after he converted to Islam in 1964, influenced by his mentor Malcolm X and the Nation of Islam. The name "Muhammad" was chosen in honor of the Prophet Muhammad, while "Ali" was given to him by Elijah Muhammad, the leader of the Nation of Islam.

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