Unisex Name Indian · Arabic

MAHMUD

Pronunciation /MAHM-ud/

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“praised”

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MAHMUD's Numerology

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6
The Nurturer
Keyword: Care
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GenderUnisex
OriginArabic
Starting soundMA
Numerology6 · The Nurturer
Name-based RashiSimha (Leo)
Traditional gemstoneRuby
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M → Simha (Leo)
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Lucky gemstone: Ruby
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Meaning of MAHMUD

MAHMUD is a unisex name of Arabic origin, popular among Indian families. It means “Praised, commendable”.

MAHMUD's Style

Arabic Indian Timeless Medium Unisex

MAHMUD at a Glance

Popularity
84/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
16/100
Pronunciation
88/100

MAHMUD is a popular, easy to pronounce, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

MAHMUD Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

#59#61#622015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
→ Stable
Est. Position
~#59

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Mah Mahm Mahy Mahmu

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MAHMUD Name Profile

Meaningpraised
OriginIndian · Arabic
GenderUnisex Name
First LetterM
Letters6
Syllables2
Baby Name Generator Popularity Score84/100

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