Girl name
Mahmudah name meaning
“worthy of praise”
Mahmudah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning worthy of praise or praiseworthy. It comes from maḥmūdah, the feminine form of maḥmūd, meaning praised. This relationship between the two Arabic forms explains the name’s feminine usage and its meaning in terms of praise.
What does Mahmudah mean?
Worthy of praise
In Indonesian: yang layak dipuji
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Mahmudah
From Arabic maḥmūdah, the feminine form of maḥmūd, meaning praised or praiseworthy.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Mahmudah in Islam and the Quran
Mahmudah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Mahmudah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Mahmudah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Mahmudah: worthy of praise
- Warda: a rose flower
- Sofiatun: pure, clear
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Meaning of each word
- Mahmudah: worthy of praise
- Amah: female servant
- Rifka: companionship, friendship
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Mahmudah Imani
Meaning of each word
- Mahmudah: worthy of praise
- Imani: relating to faith
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Meaning of each word
- Safa: purity and clarity
- Mahmudah: worthy of praise
- Inas: familiar companionship that brings comfort
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Mahmudah Alifah
Meaning of each word
- Mahmudah: worthy of praise
- Alifah: warm and companionable
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Mahmudah Nurfitriana Zara
Meaning of each word
- Mahmudah: worthy of praise
- Nurfitriana: light and innate purity
- Zara: flower; radiant
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How to pronounce Mahmudah
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mahmudah/ |
| Arabic script | محمودة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦃꦩꦸꦢꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮂᮙᮥᮓᮂ |
Is Mahmudah a girl’s name?
Yes, Mahmudah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Mahmudah ranks #396 among girl names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Mahmudah
Famous people named Mahmudah
- Mahmudah Mawardi · b. 1912
- Mahmudah · b. 1993
- Mahmudah · b. 1973
- Mahmudah · b. 1978
- Mahmudah
- Mahmudah · b. 1989
- Mahmudah
- Mahmudah · b. 1966
- Mahmudah Ahmad
FAQ about the name Mahmudah
What is the meaning of Mahmudah?
Mahmudah means worthy of praise. From Arabic maḥmūdah, the feminine form of maḥmūd, meaning praised or praiseworthy.
Is Mahmudah a girl’s name?
Yes, Mahmudah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Mahmudah?
Mahmudah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Mahmudah in the Quran?
Mahmudah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Mahmudah have?
Mahmudah has 3 syllables (Mah-mu-dah) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Mahmudah?
Mahmudah ranks #396 among girl names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Mahmudah?
Some ideas: Mahmudah Warda Sofiatun; Mahmudah Amah Rifka; Mahmudah Imani.
Famous people named Mahmudah?
Notable people named Mahmudah include Mahmudah Mawardi, Mahmudah, Mahmudah.
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