About Mahmud
The surname Mahmud is of Arabic origin and is derived from the personal name Mahmud, which means "praiseworthy" or "commendable." It is a common surname among Muslims, particularly in the Middle East and South Asia, and is often used as a given name as well. The name Mahmud is associated with positive qualities and is often given to express admiration and praise for an individual.
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The surname Mahmud is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mahmud based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Mahmud in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.