Mohamud
Mohamud is a Muslim boy name meaning “Praised, praiseworthy”.
| Meaning | Praised, praiseworthy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Somali form |
| Arabic spelling | محمود |
| Pronunciation | moh-hah-MOOD |
| Arabic root | ح م د (ḥ-m-d) — praise |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mohamud
Mohamud is the usual English-document spelling of Somali Maxamuud, from Arabic Maḥmūd, 'praised'. The extra vowel between h and m reflects Somali pronunciation. It belongs to the same family as Muḥammad and Aḥmad and is borne by several Somali presidents, including Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
Is Mohamud a Muslim name?
Yes. Mohamud is a Somali form of Mahmud, a Muslim name meaning praised.
Is Mohamud in the Quran?
Its root gives 'a praised station (maqāman maḥmūdā)' (Quran 17:79).
Where is the name Mohamud used?
Very common among Somalis in East Africa and the diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mohamud mean?
Mohamud means 'Praised, praiseworthy'. It comes from Arabic, Somali form.
Is Mohamud a Muslim name?
Yes. Mohamud is a Somali form of Mahmud, a Muslim name meaning praised.
How do you write Mohamud in Arabic?
Mohamud is written محمود in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mohamud?
Mohamud is pronounced moh-hah-MOOD.
Is Mohamud mentioned in the Quran?
Its root gives 'a praised station (maqāman maḥmūdā)' (Quran 17:79).