Mahmud is a transliteration of the male Arabic given name محمود (Maḥmūd), common in most parts of the Islamic world. It comes from the Arabic triconsonantal root Ḥ-M-D, meaning praise, along with Muhammad. Given name. Mahmood. Mahmood Ali (1928–2008), Pakistani radio, television and stage artist. Mahmood Hussain (cricketer) (1932–1991), Pakistani Test cricketer. Mahmood Hussain (councillor), former Lord Mayor of Birmingham, England. Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Pakistani politician who served as the 29th Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2018 to 2022.
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