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Mahmud

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A Quranic Name for Boys

Short meaning of Mahmud
  • "Islamic Names Meaning Noble, Admirable and Praiseworthy"
  • See below for detailed meaning
    How to pronounce Mahmud

    MUst + Happy + MOOn + Day

    Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable.
    Arabic Spelling (How to write Mahmud in Arabic)محمود
    Quranic Nature
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    Directly Mentioned
    Alternate spellings of MahmudMahmood Mahmoud Mehmud Mehmude Mehmud Mehmoude Mehmoud Mehmowde Mehmowd Mehmuwde Mehmuwd Mehmoode Mehmood Mahmude Mahmud
    All of the above spellings are acceptable for this name. You may also create your own spelling.
    Quranic Root
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    H6-M-D
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    Meaning of Mahmud

    Mahmud is a direct Quranic name for boys that means “praiseworthy”, “laudable”. Mahmud is a synonym of Muhammad. It is used in the Quran in verse 17:79:

    And rise from thy sleep and pray during part of the night [as well], as a free offering from thee, and thy Sustainer may well raise thee to a praiseworthy station [in the life to come]. (Quran 17:79)

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