Praiseworthy
Derived from the Arabic root h-m-d, meaning 'to praise'. It shares the same linguistic origin as the name Muhammad and is one of the many names used to honor the Prophet in Islamic tradition. It has been a common name for rulers and scholars throughout history.
Less common today
Mahmud isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,103 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
First independent ruler of the Turkic dynasty of the Ghaznavids
The 30th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
Renowned Palestinian poet and author
President of the State of Palestine
Turkish-Austrian comic book artist
