Mamuda
Mamuda is a Muslim boy name meaning “Praised, commendable”.
| Meaning | Praised, commendable |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Hausa form |
| Arabic spelling | محمود |
| Pronunciation | mah-MOO-dah |
| Arabic root | ح م د (ḥ-m-d) — to praise |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mamuda
Mamuda is the Hausa form of Maḥmūd, a name from the same root as Muhammad and Ahmad meaning 'one who is praised'. Hausa drops the throaty ḥ and adds a final -a. Maḥmūd was famously the name of Sultan Maḥmūd of Ghazni, and the form Mamuda is well established in Nigeria, Niger and Ghana.
Is Mamuda a Muslim name?
Yes. Mamuda is the West African form of Mahmud, an Arabic Muslim name sharing its root with Muhammad.
Is Mamuda in the Quran?
The Quran promises the Prophet ﷺ 'a praised station' (maqāman maḥmūdā) (Quran 17:79).
Where is the name Mamuda used?
Used among Hausa Muslims in Nigeria and Niger and among Muslims in northern Ghana.
Gifts with the name Mamuda
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mamuda mean?
Mamuda means 'Praised, commendable'. It comes from Arabic, Hausa form.
Is Mamuda a Muslim name?
Yes. Mamuda is the West African form of Mahmud, an Arabic Muslim name sharing its root with Muhammad.
How do you write Mamuda in Arabic?
Mamuda is written محمود in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mamuda?
Mamuda is pronounced mah-MOO-dah.
Is Mamuda mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran promises the Prophet ﷺ 'a praised station' (maqāman maḥmūdā) (Quran 17:79).