Mahmoud

The boy's name Mahmoud (محمود) is an Arabic and Persian spelling of the name Mahmud. Literally translated, it means 'the praiseworthy' and 'the praised'.

What does the name Mahmoud mean?

The boy's name Mahmoud (محمود) is an Arabic and Persian spelling of the name Mahmud. Literally translated, it means 'the praiseworthy' and 'the praised'. Its origins lie in the Arabic word maḥmūd (مَحْمُود) for 'praiseworthy', 'praised', and 'glorified'. The name is based on the same root as Muhammad. Mahmoud is considered a historical name that is commonly found in the Arab world. Other variants include Mahmut, Mahmood, Machmud, Makhmud, Mehmood, Mehmud, and Mehmut. The feminine forms are Mahmuda and Mahmooda.

Where does the name Mahmoud come from?

Etymology Mahmoud is a masculine first name of Arabic origin meaning 'the praiseworthy'. Arabic

How do you pronounce Mahmoud?

Sound & pronunciation of Mahmoud: The name Mahmoud is two syllables with an elongated vowel. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Mah-moud' [maˈmuːt], starting with an open A sound that conveys warmth. The stressed second syllable carries a long U sound. The firm ending gives the name a sense of steadfastness. Mahmoud has a traditional and impressive feel - a name with a powerful sound base and calm depth.

Popularity

Mahmoud is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 414th in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 1930 at 208th place. In the last ten years, Mahmoud has been given as a first name about 1,600 times, placing it 401st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 439th.

Nicknames & pet names

Hamoudi / Hamudi / Madmudi / Mahmoudi / Mahmudi / Mammut / Mamo / Mido / Mimo / Mo / Moudi / Muda / Mudi

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Famous people

• Mahmoud Abbas (politician)
• Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (basketball player from the USA)
• Mahmoud Amnah (Syrian football player)
• Mahmoud Anbarani (Iranian poet)
• Mahmoud Dahoud (footballer)
• Mahmoud Dowlatabadi (Iranian writer)
• Mahmoud El-Gohary (footballer from Egypt)
• Mahmoud El-Saoud (Egyptian footballer)
• Mahmoud El-Wany (swimmer from Iran)
• Mahmoud Ezzat (boxer from England)
• Mahmoud Fathalla (Egyptian football player)
• Mahmoud Fayad (Egyptian weightlifter)
• Mahmoud Hosseini Zad (Iranian writer)
• Mahmoud Kamal Muftic (Australian physicist)
• Mahmoud Khalil (handball player from Egypt)
• Mahmoud Khamis (footballer from the United Arab Emirates)
• Mahmoud Mollaghasemi (wrestler from England)
• Mahmoud Mollaghassemi (Iranian wrestler)
• Mahmoud Mosharraf Azad Tehrani (writer from Iran)
• Mahmoud Pak Niat (actor from Iran)