Mahmoud
BoyArabic
Mahmoud is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "praiseworthy; one who is praised".
About this name
Gender
Boy
Language
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Popularity
2 / 100
Syllables
2
Length
7 letters
Meaning
praiseworthy; one who is praised
Etymology
From the Arabic root ḥ-m-d (حمد) meaning “to praise”. The name Mahmoud is the passive participle form, signifying “praised” or “commendable”.
Famous People Named Mahmoud
- Mahmoud Ahmadinejad — 6th President of the Islamic Republic of Iran from 2005 to 2013
- Mahmoud Abbas — president of the Palestinian Authority since 2005
- Mahmoud Darwish — The national Palestinian poet, and author (1941–2008)
- Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf — American basketball player
- Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi — Iranian Ayatollah (1948–2018)
Frequently Asked Questions About Mahmoud
What does the name Mahmoud mean?
Mahmoud means "praiseworthy; one who is praised", and is of Arabic origin.
What is the origin of the name Mahmoud?
Mahmoud originates from Arabic, commonly used in Middle East.
Is Mahmoud a boy or girl name?
Mahmoud is typically used as a boy name.
What religion is the name Mahmoud associated with?
Mahmoud is associated with Islamic.
Are there famous people named Mahmoud?
Yes — notable people named Mahmoud include Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (6th President of the Islamic Republic of Iran from 2005 to 2013), Mahmoud Abbas (president of the Palestinian Authority since 2005), Mahmoud Darwish (The national Palestinian poet, 1941–2008), Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (American basketball player) and Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi (Iranian Ayatollah, 1948–2018).
Last updated: June 2026