Mahmud
MAH-mood
Popularity
#7521
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
239
Peak Year
#19 in 2022
First Recorded
1980
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Mahmud is an Arabic masculine name meaning 'praiseworthy' or 'commendable'. It is a significant name in Islamic tradition.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Mahmud of Ghazni
Turkic ruler and founder of the Ghaznavid dynasty in Persia and Northern India.
Mahmud Darwish
Renowned Palestinian poet and intellectual, often considered the national poet of Palestine.
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