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Masud

♂ Boy

Pronounced mah-SOOD /mɑˈsud/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic mas'ud, 'fortunate; happy; lucky; blessed'Low

In 30 seconds: Fortunate; happy; blessed: Masud is Arabic 'fortunate'. Crisp, joyful, and warm (said 'mah-SOOD').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic mas'ud, 'fortunate; happy; lucky; blessed'

U.S. rank (2025)#13234 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 268

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Masud comes from Arabic mas'ud, 'fortunate; happy; lucky; blessed'. A crisp, joyful name across Arabic-speaking and South Asian families (said 'mah-SOOD'; nickname Masu).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, fortunate-and-blessed at the root, and joyful.

Did you know? Masud means 'fortunate; happy; lucky; blessed' in Arabic — a crisp, joyful name (said 'mah-SOOD').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Masud — Arabic etymology

Variations

MasoodMasoudMahsud

Nicknames

Masu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Masud mean?

Masud is Arabic for 'fortunate; happy; lucky; blessed'.

How do you pronounce Masud?

It's said mah-SOOD /mɑˈsud/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Masud a boy or girl name?

Masud is a boy's name.

How popular is Masud?

Masud is a rare name in the U.S.