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Mahmud

محمود

"Praised; praiseworthy"

Boy Arabic

Meaning & Origin

Praised; praiseworthy

More About Mahmud

Quran 17:79 uses mahmud to describe a praiseworthy station.

Islamic Naming Context

The reference establishes the adjective.

Root & Etymology

ح م د

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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Origin
Arabic
Length
6 letters
Reader ratingsRanked

#517 of 2981 boy names