Boy name
Mahmuddin name meaning
“praised in faith”
Mahmuddin is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic elements and interpreted as “praised in faith”. It is understood as a local combination of Mahmud and dīn, meaning “religion”. Mahmud comes from maḥmūd, meaning “praised”. Mahmudin is a spelling variant using a single letter d.
What does Mahmuddin mean?
The ending -uddin represents Arabic al-dīn, ‘the faith’, pronounced ad-dīn within name compounds. Zainuddin, Burhanuddin, and Jamaluddin illustrate this element associated with Islamic naming traditions. More boy names ending in -uddin →
Origin and cultural usage of Mahmuddin
Commonly understood as a local form combining Mahmud with Arabic dīn, 'religion'. Mahmud comes from maḥmūd, 'praised'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Mahmuddin in Islam and the Quran
Mahmuddin 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 Mahmuddin
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Mahmuddin, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Mahmuddin: praised in faith
- Fathir: creator, originator
- Alfath: opening, victory
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Meaning of each word
- Mahmuddin: praised in faith
- Rohmana: compassionate; merciful
- Tjahjadin: light of religion
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Mahmuddin Kautsar
Meaning of each word
- Mahmuddin: praised in faith
- Kautsar: an abundant gift of goodness
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Meaning of each word
- Emir: commander, ruler
- Mahmuddin: praised in faith
- Nursyamsi: sunlight
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Mahmuddin Arfa
Meaning of each word
- Mahmuddin: praised in faith
- Arfa: higher, most exalted
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Meaning of each word
- Mahmuddin: praised in faith
- Nasikin: those devoted to worship
- Fitrianto: natural, innate
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How to pronounce Mahmuddin
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mahmudin/ |
| Arabic script | محمود الدين |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦃꦩꦸꦢ꧀ꦢꦶꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮂᮙᮥᮓ᮪ᮓᮤᮔ᮪ |
Is Mahmuddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Mahmuddin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Mahmuddin ranks #2,898 among boy names in our data sample (6 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 Mahmuddin
Names with related meanings
- Nurdin♂Light of the faith
- Iman♂Faith, belief in God
- Zainuddin♂Adornment of the faith
- Muslim♂One who submits to God
- Ilyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Christian♂Follower of Christ's teachings
- Burhanuddin♂Proof of the faith's truth
- Hasanuddin♂Beauty of the faith
- Huda♂Guidance toward the right path
- Syarifuddin♂Nobility of the faith
- Syamsuddin♂Sun symbolizing the light of faith
- Baharuddin♂Ocean of the faith
Famous people named Mahmuddin
- Mahmuddin Yasin · b. 1954
- Mahmuddin · b. 1974
- Mahmuddin
- Mahmuddin · b. 1990
- Mahmuddin Manurung · b. 1963
FAQ about the name Mahmuddin
What is the meaning of Mahmuddin?
Mahmuddin means praised in faith. Commonly understood as a local form combining Mahmud with Arabic dīn, 'religion'. Mahmud comes from maḥmūd, 'praised'.
Is Mahmuddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Mahmuddin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Mahmuddin?
Mahmuddin is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Mahmuddin in the Quran?
Mahmuddin does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Mahmuddin have?
Mahmuddin has 3 syllables (Mah-mud-din) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Mahmuddin?
Mahmuddin ranks #2,898 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Mahmuddin?
Other spellings: Mahmudin.
What full names go well with Mahmuddin?
Some ideas: Mahmuddin Fathir Alfath; Mahmuddin Rohmana Tjahjadin; Mahmuddin Kautsar.
Famous people named Mahmuddin?
Notable people named Mahmuddin include Mahmuddin Yasin, Mahmuddin, Mahmuddin.
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