Mahmood facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mahmud |
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| Gender | Male |
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| Word/Name | Arabic |
| Meaning | "The praised one", "Worthy of reverence", and "Laudable or commendable". |
Mahmud (also spelled Mahmood, Mahmoud, Mahmut, Mehmood, Mahmoed, or Mehmud) is a popular boy's name. It comes from the Arabic word Maḥmūd (Arabic: محمود). This name means "the praised one" or "worthy of praise."
Even though it sounds similar, Mahmud is a different name from Muhammad. However, Mahmud is one of the many names used for the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
The name Mahmud is very common in many parts of the Islamic world. It is usually given to boys. A similar name, Mahmuda, is often given to girls.
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Famous People Named Mahmud
Rulers and Leaders
- Mahmud I: He was a Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1730 to 1754.
- Mahmud II: Another Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, he ruled from 1808 to 1839.
- Mahmud of Ghazni: He was a powerful ruler of Ghazni from 997 to 1030.
- Mahmoud Abbas: He is the current President of the Palestinian National Authority.
- Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: He served as the President of Iran.
- Mahmut Celal Bayar: He was the third President of Turkey.
Artists and Athletes
- Mahmoud Ahmed: A well-known musician from Ethiopia.
- Mehmood Ali: An famous actor from India.
- Mahmoud Darwish: A very important poet from Palestine.
- Mahmut Demir: A Turkish sport wrestler who achieved great success.
- Mahmoud Guinia: A famous singer from Morocco.
- Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf: An American basketball player.
- Mahmut Tekdemir: A Turkish footballer.
- Mahmut Yilmaz: A German footballer.
People with Mahmud as a Surname
- Ahmad Mahmoud: An Iranian novelist, known for his writings.
- Faakhir Mehmood: A popular singer from Pakistan.
- Khaled Mahmud: A cricketer from Bangladesh.
- Sajid Mahmood: An English cricketer.
- Younis Mahmoud: An Iraqi footballer.
Animals Named Mahmud
- Mahmoud (elephant): This was an elephant linked to an important event in Islamic history called the "Year of the Elephant."
- Mahmoud (horse): A famous racehorse that won the Epsom Derby in 1936.
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