Indian name meaning
Mahmood
♂ BoyMah·mood · 2 syllables
Praised
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Mahmud
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Curious, adaptable and freedom-loving — thrives on change, travel and variety.
| M | a | h | m | o | o | d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 4 |
4 + 1 + 5 + 4 + 7 + 7 + 4 = 32, then 3 + 2 = 5. So Mahmood carries the name number 5.
About the name Mahmood
Mahmood is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Praised.”
Spoken aloud it is Mah·mood — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Mahmud; both spellings are the same name. Mahmood is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahmood mean?
Mahmood means “Praised.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Mahmood a boy or a girl name?
Mahmood is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Mahmood?
Mahmood is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Mahmood?
Mahmood has 2 syllables and is said as Mah·mood.
What are the other spellings of Mahmood?
Mahmood is also commonly spelled Mahmud. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Mahmood?
In the Chaldean system, Mahmood has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
Is Mahmood a common name in India?
Mahmood does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Mahmood?
For a sister to Mahmood, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Madina, Maha, Malika or Kainat all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Mahmood?
Masood, Dawood, Pramod or Vinod share Mahmood's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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