Mahmoud Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Mahmoud Name at a Glance

Name	Mahmoud
Meaning	Variant used for Mohammad - founder of Islamic religion. praiseworthy; glorified.
Origin	Arabic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Mahmoud Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Mahmoud means “Variant used for Mohammad - founder of Islamic religion. praiseworthy; glorified”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Mahmoud Name Origin

Our database records Mahmoud under Arabic origin. Browse more Arabic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Mahmoud a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Mahmoud is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Mahmoud

When considering Mahmoud for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.