Mahmud
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Mahmud
The given name 'Mahmud' means 'praiseworthy' or 'commended' and is derived from the Arabic word 'hamida', which is a verbal noun of the root 'h-m-d', meaning to praise or commend.
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Etymology
The given name 'Mahmud' means 'praiseworthy' or 'commended' and is derived from the Arabic word 'hamida', which is a verbal noun of the root 'h-m-d', meaning to praise or commend. The name Mahmud is commonly used in Islamic cultures, particularly in the Middle East and South Asia, and has been borne by several notable historical figures, including Mahmud of Ghazni, a 10th-century Persian ruler who expanded the Ghaznavid Empire.
Mahmud currently ranks #13,191 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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