Boy name
Mahmud name meaning
“one who is praised”
Mahmud is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning “one who is praised”. It comes from maḥmūd, the passive participle of the verb ḥamida, meaning “to praise”. This grammatical form gives the name its sense of receiving praise. Machmud is a spelling variant of Mahmud.
What does Mahmud mean?
One who is praised
In Indonesian: yang mendapat pujian
Origin and cultural usage of Mahmud
From Arabic maḥmūd, the passive participle of ḥamida, 'to praise'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Mahmud in Islam and the Quran
Mahmud does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (محمودا) does, for example in QS Al-Isra [17]: 79.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Mahmud
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Mahmud, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Mahmud as a first name
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Mahmud Faishol
Interpretation
May a discerning person receive praise when deciding a case.Meaning of each word
- Mahmud: one who is praised
- Faishol: arbiter or distinguisher
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Mahmud Rasya
Interpretation
A picture of a praised person with the image of a young gazelle.Meaning of each word
- Mahmud: one who is praised
- Rasya: a young gazelle
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Interpretation
May one receive praise with abundant goodness that keeps growing.Meaning of each word
- Mahmud: one who is praised
- Kausar: abundant goodness
- Zaidan: increase, abundant growth
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Mahmud Ulum
Interpretation
May one receive praise through various fields of knowledge and learning.Meaning of each word
- Mahmud: one who is praised
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge
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Mahmud Usamah
Interpretation
A picture of a praised person as mighty as a lion.Meaning of each word
- Mahmud: one who is praised
- Usamah: mighty lion
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Mahmud Alfath
Interpretation
May one achieve a victory that brings praise to them.Meaning of each word
- Mahmud: one who is praised
- Alfath: opening, victory
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Mahmud Kausar
Interpretation
May one receive praise for possessing an abundance of goodness.Meaning of each word
- Mahmud: one who is praised
- Kausar: abundant goodness
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Interpretation
May a bearer of joyful news receive praise for moral goodness.Meaning of each word
- Mahmud: one who is praised
- Fadillah: virtue, moral excellence
- Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
Mahmud as a middle name
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Interpretation
May one receive praise through wisdom and their own beauty.Meaning of each word
- Hikam: wisdom and wise sayings
- Mahmud: one who is praised
- Gamal: beauty, loveliness
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Interpretation
May a person of lofty standing receive praise for their goodness.Meaning of each word
- Sami: exalted, elevated in rank
- Mahmud: one who is praised
- Hasanul: the good or beautiful
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Interpretation
May one receive abundant goodness with acceptance and be praised.Meaning of each word
- Radi: content, satisfied or accepting
- Mahmud: one who is praised
- Kautsar: an abundant gift of goodness
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Interpretation
May one receive praise for good deeds and strong determination.Meaning of each word
- Abror: the righteous and virtuous
- Mahmud: one who is praised
- Hamam: resolute, energetic
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Interpretation
A picture of a praised person guided toward the first morning light.Meaning of each word
- Hidayatul: guidance, direction toward truth
- Mahmud: one who is praised
- Alfajar: the first light of dawn
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Interpretation
May a calm, dignified person receive both praise and guidance.Meaning of each word
- Wakur: composed and dignified
- Mahmud: one who is praised
- Hida: guidance; direction
Mahmud as a last name
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Sadik Mahmud
Interpretation
May one receive praise for being honest and worthy of trust.Meaning of each word
- Sadik: truthful, trustworthy
- Mahmud: one who is praised
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Raji Mahmud
Interpretation
May one become a person who holds hope and receives praise.Meaning of each word
- Raji: one who hopes
- Mahmud: one who is praised
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Interpretation
May one become a generous guardian who receives praise for generosity.Meaning of each word
- Havid: guardian; preserver
- Naufal: generous, munificent
- Mahmud: one who is praised
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Harits Mahmud
Interpretation
May one receive praise as a person who continually makes efforts.Meaning of each word
- Harits: cultivator, one who works
- Mahmud: one who is praised
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Interpretation
May a lofty person receive praise for their ability to distinguish.Meaning of each word
- Sami: exalted, elevated in rank
- Fariz: one who distinguishes or sorts
- Mahmud: one who is praised
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Rayhan Mahmud
Interpretation
A picture of a praised person with the image of fragrant basil.Meaning of each word
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
- Mahmud: one who is praised
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How to pronounce Mahmud
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mahmud/ |
| Arabic script | محمود |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦃꦩꦸꦢ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮂᮙᮥᮓ᮪ |
Is Mahmud a boy’s name?
Yes, Mahmud is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 91% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Mahmud ranks #158 among boy names in our data sample (110 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 Mahmud
- Mahfud♂Guarded, protected
- Mahmudi♂Associated with the praised one
- Makmur♂Prosperous and well provided for
- Masud♂Fortunate and happy
- Makmun♂Trusted, dependable
- Mamun♂Trustworthy, trusted
- Mahfudz♂Preserved, protected
- Machfud♂Guarded, protected
- Mahrus♂Guarded, under protection
- Maimun♂♀Fortunate, blessed
- Mahsun♂Protected, fortified
- Mahbub♂One who is loved, beloved
Famous people named Mahmud
- Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II · b. 1767
- Sultan Mahmud IV Muzaffar Shah · b. 1823
- Mahmud Badaruddin I
- Mahmud dari Siak
- Mahmud Lamako Latjuba · b. 1909
- Mahmud Marzuki · b. 1911
- Mahmud Sudibandriyo · b. 1963
- Mahmud · b. 1962
- Mahmud Abdullah · b. 1956
- Mahmud Efendi Lubis
- Kh. Mahmud
- Mahmud · b. 1960
FAQ about the name Mahmud
What is the meaning of Mahmud?
Mahmud means one who is praised. From Arabic maḥmūd, the passive participle of ḥamida, 'to praise'.
Is Mahmud a boy’s name?
Yes, Mahmud is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 91% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Mahmud?
Mahmud is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Mahmud in the Quran?
Mahmud does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (محمودا) does, for example in QS Al-Isra [17]: 79.
How many syllables does Mahmud have?
Mahmud has 2 syllables (Mah-mud) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mahmud?
Mahmud ranks #158 among boy names in our data sample (110 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Mahmud?
Other spellings: Machmud.
What full names go well with Mahmud?
Some ideas: Mahmud Faishol; Hikam Mahmud Gamal; Sadik Mahmud.
Famous people named Mahmud?
Notable people named Mahmud include Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II, Sultan Mahmud IV Muzaffar Shah, Mahmud Badaruddin I.
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