Muslim boy name
Mahmud: name meaning
محمود
“Praised, commendable”
BoyGender
ArabicOrigin
NoIn the Qur'an
From the same root as Muhammad; the Qur'an speaks of the 'praised station' (maqam mahmud, 17:79).
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Mahmud mean?
Mahmud (محمود) means "Praised, commendable". It is a Arabic name for a boy.
Is Mahmud a Muslim name?
Yes. Mahmud is used by Muslims around the world. From the same root as Muhammad; the Qur'an speaks of the 'praised station' (maqam mahmud, 17:79).
Is Mahmud mentioned in the Qur'an?
Mahmud is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.