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
| Arabic | mah-MOOD /mɑħˈmuːd/ |
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