Boy name
Mahfud name meaning
“guarded, protected”
Mahfud is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning guarded or protected. It is an Indonesian adaptation of Maḥfūẓ, a passive participle formed from the root ḥ-f-ẓ, associated with guarding and preserving. Machfud is another spelling of the name used in Indonesian.
What does Mahfud mean?
Guarded, protected
In Indonesian: terjaga, mendapat perlindungan
Origin and cultural usage of Mahfud
Mahfud is an Indonesian adaptation of Arabic Maḥfūẓ. It is a passive participle from the root ḥ-f-ẓ, associated with guarding and preserving.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Mahfud in Islam and the Quran
Mahfud does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (محفوظ) does, for example in QS Al-Buruj [85]: 22.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Mahfud
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Mahfud, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Mahfud: guarded, protected
- Usamah: mighty lion
- Ghulam: boy, young man
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Meaning of each word
- Mahfud: guarded, protected
- Asim: protector, guardian
- Kautsar: an abundant gift of goodness
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Mahfud Raji
Meaning of each word
- Mahfud: guarded, protected
- Raji: one who hopes
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Nurcahyono Mahfud Fadillah
Meaning of each word
- Nurcahyono: light, bright radiance
- Mahfud: guarded, protected
- Fadillah: virtue, moral excellence
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Mahfud Ghulam
Meaning of each word
- Mahfud: guarded, protected
- Ghulam: boy, young man
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Meaning of each word
- Mahfud: guarded, protected
- Ahsan: better, best
- Sultan: ruler, holder of authority
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How to pronounce Mahfud
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mahfud/ |
| Arabic script | محفوظ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦃꦥ꦳ꦸꦢ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮂᮖᮥᮓ᮪ |
Is Mahfud a boy’s name?
Yes, Mahfud is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Mahfud ranks #902 among boy names in our data sample (22 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Mahfud
Famous people named Mahfud
- Mahfud MD · b. 1957
- Mahfud · b. 1965
- Mahfud · b. 1963
- Mahfud Kusnadi · b. 1972
- Mahfud Malik · b. 1985
- Mahfud Masuara · b. 1976
- Mahfud Mn · b. 1961
- Mahfud Rohani · b. 1987
- Mahfud Saifullah · b. 1955
- Mahfud Samir · b. 1960
- Mahfud Sholihin · b. 1973
- Mahfud Sriyana · b. 1974
FAQ about the name Mahfud
What is the meaning of Mahfud?
Mahfud means guarded, protected. Mahfud is an Indonesian adaptation of Arabic Maḥfūẓ. It is a passive participle from the root ḥ-f-ẓ, associated with guarding and preserving.
Is Mahfud a boy’s name?
Yes, Mahfud is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Mahfud?
Mahfud is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Mahfud in the Quran?
Mahfud does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (محفوظ) does, for example in QS Al-Buruj [85]: 22.
How many syllables does Mahfud have?
Mahfud has 2 syllables (Mah-fud) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mahfud?
Mahfud ranks #902 among boy names in our data sample (22 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Mahfud?
Other spellings: Machfud.
What full names go well with Mahfud?
Some ideas: Mahfud Usamah Ghulam; Mahfud Asim Kautsar; Mahfud Raji.
Famous people named Mahfud?
Notable people named Mahfud include Mahfud MD, Mahfud, Mahfud.
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