Mahmud

The traditionally male first name Mahmud (Maḥmūd) has its roots in Arabic. Translated into English, it means 'the Praiseworthy' or 'the Commended'.

What does the name Mahmud mean?

The name Mahmud (Maḥmūd) is an ancient male first name that comes from Arabic. In English, it is translated as 'the Praiseworthy' or 'the Commended'. The origin of the name derives from the Arabic term maḥmūd (مَحْمُود), which means 'praiseworthy', 'commended', and 'lauded'. The name is related to the same root as Muhammad and was popularized by two Ottoman sultans. There are various variants of the name, including Mahmoud, Mahmut, Mahmood, Machmud, Makhmud, Mehmood, Mehmud, and Mehmut. Female forms include Mahmuda and Mahmooda.

Where does the name Mahmud come from?

The male first name Mahmud has Arabic origins and means 'the Praiseworthy'. The Arabic word maḥmūd (مَحْمُود) is composed of terms for 'praiseworthy', 'commended', and 'lauded'. The name is widespread in various languages, including Arabic, Bengali, Indonesian, Malay, Pashto, Persian, Turkish, and Uzbek.

How do you pronounce Mahmud?

The pronunciation of the name Mahmud is two syllables and has a deep tonal quality. In German pronunciation, it is usually stressed as 'Mah-mud' [maˈhmuːt], starting with an open A sound that radiates warmth. The consonant combination '-hm' creates a distinctive, slightly guttural-sounding structure. The final 'd' adds a clear accent. Thus, Mahmud conveys an impression of dignity and tradition - strong, calm, and characterful.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Mahmud enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,420 among the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2008 at position 476. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 430 times as a first name, earning it position 973 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Mahmud ranks 1,000.

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Famous people

• Abu Mahmud Al-Chudschandi (mathematician)
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• Mahmud Ashraf Linkon (Bengali footballer)
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• Mahmud Baksi (writer)
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• Mahmud Ebrahimzadeh (footballer from Iran)
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• Mahmud Ibn Sa'ad (American architect)
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• Mahmud Muhammad Taha (scholar from Sudan)
• Mahmud Qabadu (Tunisian scholar)
• Mahmud Qurbanov (footballer from Russia)
• Mahmud Schahin (American writer)
• Mahmud Shaterian (composer from Iran)
• Mulla Mahmud Jaunpuri (astronomer from India)