Mahmoud
Mahmoud is a Muslim boy name meaning “Praised, praiseworthy”.
| Meaning | Praised, praiseworthy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | محمود |
| Pronunciation | mah-MOOD |
| Arabic root | ح م د (ḥ-m-d) — to praise |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mahmoud
Mahmoud is the French-influenced spelling of Maḥmūd used across Egypt, the Levant and North Africa, where ou represents the long u. It shares the ḥ-m-d root of praise with Muhammad and Ahmad. The poet Mahmoud Darwish and the reciter Mahmoud Khalil al-Husary are well-known bearers.
Is Mahmoud a Muslim name?
Yes. Mahmoud is an Arabic Muslim name meaning praised, closely related to the name Muhammad.
Is Mahmoud in the Quran?
'It is expected that your Lord will resurrect you to a praised station (maqāman maḥmūdā)' (Quran 17:79).
Where is the name Mahmoud used?
One of the most common boys' names in Egypt, Palestine, Syria and Jordan.
Gifts with the name Mahmoud
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Spellings and variants of Mahmoud
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahmoud mean?
Mahmoud means 'Praised, praiseworthy'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Mahmoud a Muslim name?
Yes. Mahmoud is an Arabic Muslim name meaning praised, closely related to the name Muhammad.
How do you write Mahmoud in Arabic?
Mahmoud is written محمود in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mahmoud?
Mahmoud is pronounced mah-MOOD.
Is Mahmoud mentioned in the Quran?
'It is expected that your Lord will resurrect you to a praised station (maqāman maḥmūdā)' (Quran 17:79).