محمودہ

Mehmuda

girlArabic, South Asian spelling

Mehmuda is a Muslim girl name meaning “Praised, praiseworthy”.

MeaningPraised, praiseworthy
GenderGirl
OriginArabic, South Asian spelling
Arabic spellingمحمودہ
Pronunciationmeh-MOO-dah
Arabic rootح م د (ḥ-m-d) — to praise
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Mehmuda

Mehmuda is a South Asian spelling of Maḥmūda, the feminine of Maḥmūd. It comes from the root of ḥamd (praise), shared with Muhammad and Ahmad. The 'eh' sound reflects how the name is pronounced in Urdu, Punjabi and Turkish.

Is Mehmuda a Muslim name?

Yes. Mehmuda is a form of the Arabic Muslim name Mahmuda, meaning praised.

Where is the name Mehmuda used?

Used in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, more often spelled Mahmuda or Mehmooda.

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Spellings and variants of Mehmuda

MahmudaMehmoodaMahmooda

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mehmuda mean?

Mehmuda means 'Praised, praiseworthy'. It comes from Arabic, South Asian spelling.

Is Mehmuda a Muslim name?

Yes. Mehmuda is a form of the Arabic Muslim name Mahmuda, meaning praised.

How do you write Mehmuda in Arabic?

Mehmuda is written محمودہ in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mehmuda?

Mehmuda is pronounced meh-MOO-dah.

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