Boy name
Mad name meaning
“praiseworthy”
Mad is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning “praiseworthy” through Ahmad or Muhammad. In Indonesian naming, it commonly serves as a shortened form of either name. Both Ahmad and Muhammad derive from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d, which is associated with praise.
What does Mad mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Mad
In Indonesian naming, Mad commonly shortens Ahmad or Muhammad. Both derive from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d, associated with praise.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Mad in Islam and the Quran
Mad does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word. The supplied spelling مد does not mean praiseworthy.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Mad
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Mad, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Mad: praiseworthy
- Saifullah: the sword of God
- Rifa: eminence; high standing
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Meaning of each word
- Mad: praiseworthy
- Syabani: associated with the month of Sha‘ban
- Nurfajri: light of dawn
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Mad Rafi
Meaning of each word
- Mad: praiseworthy
- Rafi: high-ranking, exalted
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Meaning of each word
- Ghulam: boy, young man
- Mad: praiseworthy
- Hida: guidance; direction
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Mad Nursyamsi
Meaning of each word
- Mad: praiseworthy
- Nursyamsi: sunlight
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Mad Reza Hidayatullah
Meaning of each word
- Mad: praiseworthy
- Reza: contentment, willing acceptance
- Hidayatullah: guidance from God
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How to pronounce Mad
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mad/ |
| Arabic script | مد |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦢ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮓ᮪ |
Is Mad a boy’s name?
Yes, Mad is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Mad ranks #2,897 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Mad
Names with related meanings
- Budi♂Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- Hasan♂Good, handsome
- Gunawan♂Possessing ability and virtue
- Saleh♂Righteous, virtuous, devout
- Amin♂Honest, trustworthy
- Hamid♂Praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Budiman♂Wise and of good character
- Aris♂Best, excellent
- Darmawan♂Possessing virtue, of good character
- Susilo♂Well-behaved, virtuous
- Sudirman♂Good and steadfast
Famous people named Mad
- Mad Romli · b. 1972
- I Madé Sanggra · b. 1926
- Mad Hasnurin
- Mad Nawir · b. 1968
- Mad Sabitul Wafa · b. 1962
- Mad Sholeh · b. 1981
FAQ about the name Mad
What is the meaning of Mad?
Mad means praiseworthy. In Indonesian naming, Mad commonly shortens Ahmad or Muhammad. Both derive from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d, associated with praise.
Is Mad a boy’s name?
Yes, Mad is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Mad?
Mad is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Mad in the Quran?
Mad does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word. The supplied spelling مد does not mean praiseworthy.
How many syllables does Mad have?
Mad has 1 syllable (Mad) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Mad?
Mad ranks #2,897 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Mad?
Some ideas: Mad Saifullah Rifa; Mad Syabani Nurfajri; Mad Rafi.
Famous people named Mad?
Notable people named Mad include Mad Romli, I Madé Sanggra, Mad Hasnurin.
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