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Name Origin

Mahmood is an Arabic masculine given name meaning 'praiseworthy' or 'commendable'. It originates from the Arabic root 'ḥ-m-d', which signifies praise and gratitude.

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Famous People

Mahmood Ahmadinejad (1956-)

Politician

  • President of Iran from 2005 to 2013

Mahmood Khan

Politician

  • Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan