Mehmood

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Meaning

Praised

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic ู…ุญู…ูˆุฏ
Urdu ู…ุญู…ูˆุฏ
Persian ู…ุญู…ูˆุฏ
Bengali เฆฎเง‡เฆนเฆฎเงเฆฆ
Pashto ู…ุญู…ูˆุฏ

Alternate Spellings

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Mehmood is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Praised', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Mehmood has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Mehmood, like the alternate spelling Mahmud, comes from the Arabic root h-m-d, the same root behind Muhammad and Ahmad, meaning โ€œto praise.โ€ The Quran (17:79) describes โ€œmaqaman mahmuda,โ€ a praised station, referring to the Prophet's station of intercession on the Day of Judgement.