Mahmud
/MAMOODMAH-MOOD/ Nigerian Male
Meaning & Origin
Mahmud is a Nigerian name meaning "Worthy of revere...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. The name Mahmud is of Arabic origin, derived from the root ḥ-m-d (ح م د) meaning 'to praise'.
Quick Facts
Language Nigerian
Gender Male
Phonetic MAMOODMAH-MOOD
IPA ˈmæmud/, /mɑˈmud
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as MAMOODMAH-MOOD. Keep the original Nigerian phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Mahmud
- · Mahmud of Ghazni - Ruler of the Ghaznavid Empire
- · Mahmud Darwish - Palestinian poet
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