Mahmood
Mahmood is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Praised, praiseworthy”.
| Meaning | Praised, praiseworthy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | محمود |
| Pronunciation | mah-MOOD |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bahrain, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Mahmood
Mahmood is the South Asian and Gulf spelling of the Arabic Mahmud, meaning praised. It comes from the same h-m-d root of praise found in Muhammad and Ahmad. In the Quran the Prophet ﷺ is promised al-maqam al-mahmud, the praised station of intercession on the Day of Judgement. Among its famous bearers are Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni and several Ottoman sultans, which gives the name a long and distinguished history.
Is Mahmood a Muslim name?
Mahmood echoes the Quran's promise of 'a praised station (maqaman mahmuda)' (Quran 17:79) and shares its root with the name Muhammad.
How popular is Mahmood?
It is common in Pakistan, India, Bahrain and Iran.
Gifts with the name Mahmood
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Mahmood
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahmood mean?
Mahmood means 'Praised, praiseworthy'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Mahmood a Muslim name?
Mahmood echoes the Quran's promise of 'a praised station (maqaman mahmuda)' (Quran 17:79) and shares its root with the name Muhammad.
How do you pronounce Mahmood?
Mahmood is pronounced mah-MOOD.
Is Mahmood a boy or girl name?
Mahmood is usually a boy name.