محمود

Mahmut

boyArabic, Turkish form

Mahmut is a Muslim boy name meaning “Praised, praiseworthy”.

MeaningPraised, praiseworthy
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Turkish form
Arabic spellingمحمود
Pronunciationmah-MOOT
Arabic rootح م د (ḥ-m-d) — to praise
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Mahmut

Mahmut is the Turkish form of Maḥmūd, with the final d becoming t in modern Turkish spelling, as in Ahmet and Mehmet. It means praised and shares the root of Muhammad.

Is Mahmut a Muslim name?

Yes. Mahmut is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of Mahmud.

Is Mahmut in the Quran?

The root appears in 'perhaps your Lord will raise you to a praised station' (Quran 17:79).

Where is the name Mahmut used?

Common in Turkey.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mahmut mean?

Mahmut means 'Praised, praiseworthy'. It comes from Arabic, Turkish form.

Is Mahmut a Muslim name?

Yes. Mahmut is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of Mahmud.

How do you write Mahmut in Arabic?

Mahmut is written محمود in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mahmut?

Mahmut is pronounced mah-MOOT.

Is Mahmut mentioned in the Quran?

The root appears in 'perhaps your Lord will raise you to a praised station' (Quran 17:79).

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