Mahamud is of Arabic origin and translates to "Praiseworthy". It is a variant of Muhammad, which means "Praised one". This name gained prominence through the Islamic faith, as it was the name of the Prophet Muhammad. In many Muslim communities, Mahamud is often associated with piety, respect, and positivity.
The name Mahamud experienced a steady rise in popularity from 2003 to 2016 with peaks in certain years like 2014 and 2016, but has since declined slightly as seen in the births recorded in 2022.