Mahmoud

Mahmoud Meaning & Origin

About Mahmoud
The name "Mahmoud" is of Arabic origin and is commonly used in Muslim cultures. It is derived from the Arabic word "hamid," which means "praiseworthy" or "commendable." As a name, Mahmoud carries the connotation of someone who is highly praised, respected, and esteemed. It is often given to boys with the hope that they will grow up to be honorable, admirable, and deserving of praise.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Mahmoud are male.

Mahmoud Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 27.66% 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 Mahmoud in Braille

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

The name Mahmoud in braille

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

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

The name Mahmoud in sign language

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