Mahmud

Mahmud Meaning & Origin

About Mahmud
The name "Mahmud" is of Arabic origin and is commonly used in Muslim cultures. It means "praiseworthy" or "commendable." It is derived from the Arabic word "hamida," which means "to praise." The name carries positive connotations, reflecting qualities such as honor, respect, and admiration. It is often given to boys with the hope that they will grow up to be praiseworthy individuals who are respected and admired by others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Mahmud are male.

Mahmud Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 137.50% 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 Mahmud in Braille

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

The name Mahmud in braille

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

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

The name Mahmud in sign language

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