Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Praiseworthy or worthy of admiration
Pronunciation: muh-MOOD, /məˈmuːd/, M AE M UW D
Popularity Rank: #27
Derived from the Arabic root 'hmd', meaning 'to praise'. Mahmoud translates to 'one who is praiseworthy' or 'worthy of admiration'.
The name Mahmoud is of Arabic origin and means Praiseworthy or worthy of admiration, Variant Used for Mohammad, Founder of Islamic Religion, Praiseworthy, Glorified, Worthy of Reverence, Praised. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Mahmoud is commonly found in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and 87 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: muh-MOOD
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /məˈmuːd/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AE M UW D
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Mahmoud is recorded 643,063 times globally, ranking it as the 27th most common name worldwide.
Mahmoud is most prevalent in Egypt, with 493,239 occurrences, making it the 7th most popular name in the country.
In Egypt, the name Mahmoud is found among 1 in every 5 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | #7 | 1 : 5 |
| Saudi Arabia | #60 | 1 : 88 |
| Jordan | #16 | 1 : 24 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | #51 | 1 : 49 |
| Palestine | #10 | 1 : 37 |
| Lebanon | #17 | 1 : 25 |
| Tunisia | #123 | 1 : 73 |
| Kuwait | #16 | 1 : 84 |
| Algeria | #206 | 1 : 198 |
| United Arab Emirates | #88 | 1 : 179 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Mahmoud from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: July 17, 2024 01:07 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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