Mahmoud
In Arabic: مَحْمُود
An اسم مفعول from “praise”—the one who is praised for his generosity and character.
اسم مفعول من الحمد، أي الذي يُحمد لجُوده وأخلاقه، وفيه معنى الثناء الدائم.
- Boy name
- Heritage
- Virtue
- Longer
- Strong sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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Called at home
مَحْمُود, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Professional intro
Pleased to meet you, I'm مَحْمُود.
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Questions parents ask
- What does the name Mahmoud mean?
- An اسم مفعول from “praise”—the one who is praised for his generosity and character.
- Is Mahmoud a boy or a girl name?
- Mahmoud is a boy name.
- How is Mahmoud written in English?
- Mahmoud in Arabic: مَحْمُود.
- Does Mahmoud fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.