Mahfoud
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Mahfoud
Mahfoud is an Arabic name meaning "protected" or "preserved," derived from the root H-F-Z (حفظ), which conveys the concept of safeguarding or guarding.
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Etymology
Mahfoud is an Arabic name meaning "protected" or "preserved," derived from the root H-F-Z (حفظ), which conveys the concept of safeguarding or guarding. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures across the Arab world and North Africa, with historical prominence in Maghrebi regions, particularly Algeria and Morocco.
Mahfoud currently ranks #5,260 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1970.
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