Mahmood

Mahmood Meaning & Origin

About Mahmood
The name "Mahmood" is of Arabic origin and is commonly used in Muslim cultures. It is derived from the Arabic word "mahmud" which means "praised" or "commendable." The name carries positive connotations and is often given to boys with the hope that they will grow up to be praiseworthy, respected, and honorable individuals.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Mahmood are male.

Mahmood Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MMT
🗽 NYSIIS
MNANA
🔊 Soundex
M0503
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 M UW0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈmæmud/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MMT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mahmood in Braille

Here's how to represent Mahmood in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Mahmood in braille

How to Spell the Name Mahmood in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Mahmood using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Mahmood in sign language

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