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').

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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.