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Mahmud

محمود

From Arabic محمود (mahmūd): "praised, lauded, commended".

Meaning and origin

Mahmud shares the same root as Muhammad and conveys the sense of being worthy of praise.

How to pronounce Mahmud

Arabicmah-MOOD /mɑħˈmuːd/

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