Mamud

Mamud is a given name and surname found in multiple regions, including South Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. It is a variant spelling of the name Mahmood or Mahmud, which has long been common in Muslim communities. The name is derived from the Arabic root h-m-d, meaning “praiseworthy” or “commendable.”

Variants of the name include Mahmoud, Mahmood, Mahmud, Mamood, and Mamood, reflecting differences in transliteration from Arabic, Persian, Turkish, or other languages. In Urdu, Persian, Turkish, and Swahili-speaking areas, the form Mamud or Mamoud may appear in personal names and family names.

As a given name, Mamud is typically masculine. In some communities, it is used as a surname as well, especially where patronymic or family naming practices lead to inherited forms. The name is encountered in historical and contemporary records across regions where Arabic, Persian, or Ottoman influence has been present.

Because Mamud is a cross-cultural variant of a long-established name, it has several bearers across different countries, though specific individuals may be represented by more common spellings in public records. Related names include Mahmoud, Mahmood, Mahmud, Mamood, and Mamood, which share the same linguistic origin and meaning.