Mahmoud
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Mahmoud
Mahmoud derives from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d, meaning "praised" or "commendable," and is the past participle form of the verb meaning "to praise." The name is predominantly used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic communities worldwide, with historical significance through notable figures like Mahmoud of Ghazni, a medieval sultanate ruler, and numerous modern political and cultural leaders in the Middle East and beyond.
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Etymology
Mahmoud derives from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d, meaning "praised" or "commendable," and is the past participle form of the verb meaning "to praise." The name is predominantly used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic communities worldwide, with historical significance through notable figures like Mahmoud of Ghazni, a medieval sultanate ruler, and numerous modern political and cultural leaders in the Middle East and beyond.
Mahmoud currently ranks #2,220 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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