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Mahmood
Pronounced mah-MOOD /mɑːˈmuːd/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of the Arabic Mahmud, 'praiseworthy; commendable' — an epithet of the Prophet Muhammad, sharing the root h-m-d ('praise'). A dignified, faith-rooted name, noted respectfully.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
As a boy's name Mahmood spells the Arabic Mahmud, 'praiseworthy,' sharing the h-m-d root with Muhammad and Ahmad. A dignified, faith-rooted name — rare in the U.S., long-familiar across the Muslim world (said 'mah-MOOD').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, dignified, and faith-rooted.
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What does the name Mahmood mean?
Mahmood is a spelling of the Arabic Mahmud, 'praiseworthy; commendable' — an epithet of the Prophet Muhammad.
How do you pronounce Mahmood?
It's said mah-MOOD /mɑːˈmuːd/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Mahmood a boy or girl name?
Mahmood is a boy's name.
How popular is Mahmood?
Mahmood is a rare name in the U.S., long-familiar across the Muslim world.