محمودة

Mahmuda

girlArabic

Mahmuda is a Muslim girl name meaning “Praised, commendable”.

MeaningPraised, commendable
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingمحمودة
Pronunciationmah-MOO-dah
Arabic rootح م د (ḥ-m-d) — to praise
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Mahmuda

Mahmuda is the feminine of Maḥmūd, 'praised, praiseworthy', from the same root as Muhammad and Ahmad. It is far more common in Bangladesh and South Asia than in the Arab world, where the form Hamida is more usual for girls. It often appears in compounds like Mahmuda Khatun.

Is Mahmuda a Muslim name?

Yes. Mahmuda is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'praised'.

Where is the name Mahmuda used?

Common in Bangladesh.

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Spellings and variants of Mahmuda

MahmoodaMahmudah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mahmuda mean?

Mahmuda means 'Praised, commendable'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Mahmuda a Muslim name?

Yes. Mahmuda is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'praised'.

How do you write Mahmuda in Arabic?

Mahmuda is written محمودة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mahmuda?

Mahmuda is pronounced mah-MOO-dah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.