When he says Mecca is not mentioned in the Quran, as far as I know it's not. However "Mekkah" and "Bakkah" are mentioned specifically 8 times, as many other times they are indirectly mentioned.
The Arabic name "Makkah" refers to the holiest city in Islam, also known as Mecca. It is located in the Hijaz region of Arabia. The term "Bakkah" is also used as an alternative name for Mecca in the Quran. Linguistically, "Makkah" traces its roots to the ancient Arabic word "bakka", which means "to crowd" or "to be full."
The term "Mecca" is an English word, although it has its origins in Arabic the exact word "Mecca" is not found in the Quran.
The Arabic name "Makkah" refers to the holiest city in Islam, also known as Mecca. It is located in the Hijaz region of Arabia. The term "Bakkah" is also used as an alternative name for Mecca in the Quran. Linguistically, "Makkah" traces its roots to the ancient Arabic word "bakka", which means "to crowd" or "to be full."
The term "Mecca" is an English word, although it has its origins in Arabic the exact word "Mecca" is not found in the Quran.