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Mahmood

Meaning in Urdu
قابلِ تعریف، سراہا گیا
Praised, praiseworthy
محمود Mahmood
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Gender
Boy
Origin
Arabic
Abjad
98
Lucky number
8
Name details
NameMahmood
In Urdu (اردو)محمود
Roman / pronunciationMahmood
Meaning (English)Praised, praiseworthy
Meaning (Urdu)قابلِ تعریف، سراہا گیا
OriginArabic
GenderBoy
Abjad · lucky number98 · 8

What does Mahmood mean?

Mahmood (محمود) is a arabic boy name meaning “Praised, praiseworthy” — in Urdu, قابلِ تعریف، سراہا گیا. Pronounced Mahmood, it is a well-loved choice among Urdu-speaking and Muslim families for its beautiful meaning and easy, melodic sound.

Arabic names are deeply rooted in the language of the Quran and are the most widely used names in the Muslim world.

Numerology & lucky number

In the traditional Abjad system, each Urdu/Arabic letter has a numeric value. The letters of محمود add up to 98, which reduces to the single-digit lucky number 8. These associations are part of cultural tradition and are shared for interest, not as a factual claim.

98
Abjad value of Mahmood: 98 · lucky number 8
The letters of محمود add up to 98 in the traditional Abjad system. Shared for cultural interest.
Similar names to Mahmood
MuhammadمحمدPraised, praiseworthyHamidحامدOne who praises; praiseworthy
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FAQs

What is the meaning of the name Mahmood?

Mahmood means "Praised, praiseworthy" — in Urdu, قابلِ تعریف، سراہا گیا. It is a Arabic name traditionally used for a Boy.

Is Mahmood a boy or a girl name?

Mahmood is a Boy name.

How do you write Mahmood in Urdu?

Mahmood is written as محمود in Urdu (Roman transliteration: Mahmood).

What is the Abjad (numerology) value of Mahmood?

In the traditional Abjad system, the letters of Mahmood (محمود) add up to 98. This is shared for cultural interest only.

Is Mahmood a good Islamic name?

Mahmood is a Arabic name with the positive meaning "Praised, praiseworthy", which makes it a popular and meaningful choice for a Muslim Boy.

What is the lucky number of Mahmood?

Reducing the Abjad value of Mahmood (98) to a single digit gives 8. This is a traditional numerology association, shared for cultural interest only.

What names are similar to Mahmood?

Names often chosen alongside Mahmood include Muhammad, Hamid.

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