Masood
Masood is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Fortunate, happy, lucky”.
| Meaning | Fortunate, happy, lucky |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | مسعود |
| Pronunciation | mas-OOD |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Afghanistan |
Meaning and origin of Masood
Masood is how South Asian families usually write Masʿūd, an Arabic name for someone blessed with good fortune, from the root s-ʿ-d. The most celebrated early bearer was ʿAbdullāh ibn Masʿūd, who embraced Islam in its first days and became a leading Companion, admired for his mastery of the Quran. Centuries later Sultan Masʿūd of Ghazni carried the name as well, adding a royal association.
Is Masood a Muslim name?
Muslims link Masood above all with ʿAbdullāh ibn Masʿūd, the Companion renowned for his knowledge of the Quran.
How popular is Masood?
Very common in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan, while Iranian and Arab families usually write Masoud.
Gifts with the name Masood
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Spellings and variants of Masood
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Masood mean?
Masood means 'Fortunate, happy, lucky'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Masood a Muslim name?
Muslims link Masood above all with ʿAbdullāh ibn Masʿūd, the Companion renowned for his knowledge of the Quran.
How do you pronounce Masood?
Masood is pronounced mas-OOD.
Is Masood a boy or girl name?
Masood is usually a boy name.