What origin is the name Mahmad?

Mahmad comes from Arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Mahmad?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Mahmad — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

How is Mahmad written in its native script?

Mahmad is written મહમદ.

Mahmad

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mahmad

Mahmad

Boy

Arabic

2 syllables

Mahmad (મહમદ) is an Arabic boy's name meaning "A Gujarati variation of the name Muhammad, which translates to the one who is highly praised and commendable.".

Mahmad is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "A Gujarati variation of the name Muhammad, which translates to the one who is highly praised and commendable.". It has 2 syllables.

Gujarati script: મહમદ
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A Gujarati variation of the name Muhammad, which translates to the one who is highly praised and commendable.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as મહમદ

Quick answers about Mahmad

What does Mahmad mean?

Mahmad is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "A Gujarati variation of the name Muhammad, which translates to the one who is highly praised and commendable.".

How popular is Mahmad?

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Sister names that go with Mahmad

Layla Aaliyah Leila Fatima Amina Zara

How to say Mahmad

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Mahmad.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Names with a similar meaning to Mahmad

Mahmad means "A Gujarati variation of the name Muhammad, which translates to the one who is highly praised and commendable." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)