Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: The Prophet of Islam, Worthy of Reverence, Praiseworthy
Pronunciation: M AE M UW D
Popularity Rank: #2,762
The name Mahmud is of Arabic origin and means The Prophet of Islam, Worthy of Reverence, Praiseworthy, Another Name for Prophet Muhammad, The Praised One, Commendable, Strong or Biggest. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Mahmud is commonly found in Egypt, Nigeria, Bangladesh, and 80 more countries.
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 Mahmud is recorded 23,351 times globally, ranking it as the 2,762th most common name worldwide.
Mahmud is most prevalent in Egypt, with 4,041 occurrences, making it the 1,102th most popular name in the country.
In Bangladesh, the name Mahmud is found among 1 in every 185 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | #1,102 | 1 : 568 |
| Nigeria | #438 | 1 : 369 |
| Bangladesh | #117 | 1 : 185 |
| Saudi Arabia | #1,299 | 1 : 1,211 |
| Turkey | #1,256 | 1 : 612 |
| Iraq | #1,261 | 1 : 919 |
| Malaysia | #1,409 | 1 : 2,061 |
| Libya | #715 | 1 : 964 |
| United Arab Emirates | #1,807 | 1 : 2,298 |
| Oman | #1,442 | 1 : 1,638 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Mahmud from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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