1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Mahmud
| Short meaning of Mahmud | Noble, Admirable and Praiseworthy See below for detailed meaning |
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| How to pronounce Mahmud | MUst + Happy + MOOn + Day British English. Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable. |
| Original Spelling | محمود (Mahmud written in Arabic) |
| Alternate spellings of Mahmud | Mahmood Mahmoud Mehmud Mahmowd All of the above spellings are acceptable for this name. You may also create your own spelling. |
| Quranic Nature & Root (Learn more...) | Quranic Nature Directly Mentioned Quranic Root H6 M D All Quranic baby names derived from H6-M-D: ...See all 28 names at the H6-M-D root page |
2. Detailed Meaning of Mahmud
Mahmud is a direct Quranic name for boys that means “praiseworthy”, “laudable”. Mahmud is a synonym of Muhammad. It is used in the Quran in verse 17:79:
And rise from thy sleep and pray during part of the night [as well], as a free offering from thee, and thy Sustainer may well raise thee to a praiseworthy station [in the life to come]. (Quran 17:79)
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