محمود

Mehmood

boyArabic, Urdu spelling

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

MeaningPraised, praiseworthy
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Urdu spelling
Arabic spellingمحمود
Pronunciationmeh-MOOD
Arabic rootح م د (ḥ-m-d) — to praise
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Mehmood

Mehmood is an Urdu and Punjabi spelling of Maḥmūd, praised, reflecting the 'e' pronunciation of the first vowel in South Asia. Maḥmūd of Ghazni, the eleventh-century ruler, is a famous historical bearer. It shares its root with Muhammad and Ahmad.

Is Mehmood a Muslim name?

Yes. Mehmood is a Muslim name, a spelling of Mahmood, meaning praised.

Is Mehmood in the Quran?

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

Where is the name Mehmood used?

Common in Pakistan and India.

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Spellings and variants of Mehmood

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mehmood mean?

Mehmood means 'Praised, praiseworthy'. It comes from Arabic, Urdu spelling.

Is Mehmood a Muslim name?

Yes. Mehmood is a Muslim name, a spelling of Mahmood, meaning praised.

How do you write Mehmood in Arabic?

Mehmood is written محمود in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mehmood?

Mehmood is pronounced meh-MOOD.

Is Mehmood 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.